Amravati
India
Amravati is projected to face a variety of climate hazards that threaten both its environment and public health. The city will experience extreme heat and dangerous heat extremes, increasing health risks for its residents. Additionally, it will confront heavy rainfall events and frequent heavy precipitation, leading to challenges such as flooding and water management issues. Prolonged drought conditions are also anticipated, which may hinder water supply and agricultural productivity. The climate projections indicate a heightened risk of arbovirus transmission, coupled with an elevated malaria risk due to warmer and wetter conditions. This combination of hazards underscores the pressing vulnerabilities the city must prepare for in a changing climate landscape, as it navigates the complexities of these risks. The overall impact on public health and safety will be significant as these climate threats become more pronounced over time.
Hazard Outlook
How will Amravati's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
Amravati's projected maximum temperature of 11.9°C is among the highest of all cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 12 days of heavy rainfall expected, Amravati ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Amravati's projected maximum rainfall of 18 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Longest Heatwave
Amravati may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, higher than most other cities.
Elevation
At 342 m elevation, Amravati faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Amravati faces high exposure to max temp, heavy rain, max rain and elevated exposure to heatwave. 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 Amravati.
No solutions have been documented for Amravati.
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