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Kannur

India

Kannur is projected to face significant climate hazards in the coming years, primarily characterized by increasing heavy rainfall events and prolonged drought conditions. These extreme weather patterns may lead to severe impacts on water resources and agriculture, posing a risk to food security and livelihoods. Additionally, the region will experience heightened risks of arbovirus transmission, which could lead to outbreaks of diseases such as dengue. The elevated risk of malaria also poses a considerable public health threat, as fluctuating rainfall may create favorable breeding conditions for mosquitoes. As these climate hazards intensify, the vulnerabilities they create will likely exacerbate existing challenges, highlighting the urgent need for effective risk management and preparation strategies. Overall, Kannur's climate outlook suggests a future fraught with challenges that require careful consideration and proactive measures to mitigate their impacts on the community.

Hazard Outlook

How will Kannur's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?

Longest Heatwave

96th percentile Very high exposure

Kannur may experience heatwaves lasting up to 13 days, among the highest of all other cities.

Kannur
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Maximum Rainfall

96th percentile Very high exposure

Kannur's projected maximum rainfall of 22 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.

Kannur
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Elevation

9th percentile Very high exposure

At 7 m elevation, Kannur faces very high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Kannur
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Heavy Rainfall Days

55th percentile Elevated exposure

With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Kannur ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.

Kannur
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Maximum Temperature

16th percentile Lower exposure

Kannur's projected maximum temperature of 8.2°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Kannur
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Exposure Summary

Heatwave
Max Rain
Elevation
Heavy Rain
Max Temp

Adaptation Priorities

Kannur faces high exposure to heatwave, max rain, elevation and elevated exposure to heavy rain. 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 Kannur.

No solutions have been documented for Kannur.

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