Neeleshwaram
India
Neeleshwaram is projected to face future challenges from frequent heatwaves, which may exacerbate heat-related health risks. The city will experience increased heavy rainfall events and prolonged periods of heavy precipitation, leading to flooding and waterlogging. Alongside these rainfall challenges, prolonged drought conditions will add to water scarcity and agricultural stress. Furthermore, the risk of arbovirus transmission, such as dengue, is expected to rise due to the increased presence of mosquitoes in wetter conditions, while elevated malaria risk could present public health concerns driven by changes in climate. These interconnected hazards highlight the vulnerabilities that Neeleshwaram will face as climate change intensifies, necessitating awareness and potential action for community resilience against these emerging risks.
Hazard Outlook
How will Neeleshwaram's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Rainfall
Neeleshwaram's projected maximum rainfall of 23 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Longest Heatwave
Neeleshwaram may experience heatwaves lasting up to 7 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, Neeleshwaram ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.
Elevation
At 20 m elevation, Neeleshwaram faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Neeleshwaram's projected maximum temperature of 8.6°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Neeleshwaram faces high exposure to max rain, heatwave, heavy rain, elevation. These areas may warrant priority attention in adaptation planning.
Data source: Climate projections from the IPCC AR6 scenario analysis. See our methodology for details on how we process and interpret this data.
Deployed Solutions
Deployed climate adaptation technologies identified in Neeleshwaram.
No solutions have been documented for Neeleshwaram.
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