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Hyderabad

India

Hyderabad is projected to face significant climate hazards that pose serious risks to its inhabitants and ecosystem. The city is expected to experience extreme heat and dangerous heat extremes, which can lead to health crises and decreased quality of life. Prolonged drought conditions are anticipated, likely exacerbating water scarcity and impacting agricultural output. Additionally, the region will experience a higher risk of arbovirus transmission, increasing the likelihood of mosquito-borne diseases. Elevated malaria risks further compound the health challenges posed by climate change, as the transmission dynamics may evolve with changing weather patterns. These vulnerabilities underscore Hyderabad's precarious position amid climate variability, as the city adapts to an uncertain ecological future. As such, managing these intertwined climate risks will be crucial for the resilience and well-being of its population in the years to come.

Hazard Outlook

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

Maximum Temperature

79th percentile High exposure

Hyderabad's projected maximum temperature of 10.9°C is among the highest of all cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Hyderabad
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Longest Heatwave

68th percentile Elevated exposure

Hyderabad may experience heatwaves lasting up to 6 days, higher than most other cities.

Hyderabad
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Maximum Rainfall

57th percentile Elevated exposure

Hyderabad's projected maximum rainfall of 12 mm is higher than most cities globally.

Hyderabad
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Heavy Rainfall Days

49th percentile Moderate exposure

With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Hyderabad ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.

Hyderabad
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Elevation

82nd percentile Lower exposure

At 537 m elevation, Hyderabad faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Hyderabad
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Exposure Summary

Max Temp
Heatwave
Max Rain
Heavy Rain
Elevation

Adaptation Priorities

Hyderabad faces high exposure to max temp and elevated exposure to heatwave, 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 Hyderabad.

No solutions have been documented for Hyderabad.

This is an archived snapshot of the database.

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