Alappuzha
India
Alappuzha is projected to face significant climate hazards affecting its environment and public health. The city will experience heavy rainfall events that may cause flooding, alongside prolonged drought conditions threatening water resources and agriculture. This changing climate is poised to increase arbovirus transmission risks, facilitating the spread of diseases like dengue and chikungunya. Additionally, elevated malaria risks are anticipated, as altered rainfall patterns may create more breeding grounds for malaria-carrying mosquitoes. These interconnected climate challenges underscore a critical need for comprehensive strategies to enhance resilience and safeguard public health in Alappuzha, as the city navigates the vulnerabilities posed by worsening climate impacts.
Hazard Outlook
How will Alappuzha's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Longest Heatwave
Alappuzha may experience heatwaves lasting up to 24 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Elevation
At 11 m elevation, Alappuzha faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Alappuzha ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Alappuzha's projected maximum rainfall of 13 mm is higher than most cities globally.
Maximum Temperature
Alappuzha's projected maximum temperature of 7.8°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Alappuzha faces high exposure to heatwave, elevation and elevated exposure to heavy rain, max 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 Alappuzha.
No solutions have been documented for Alappuzha.
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