Thiruvananthapuram
India
Thiruvananthapuram is projected to face a range of climate hazards that threaten the well-being of its residents. Frequent heatwaves are anticipated, increasing health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations. The city will experience heavy rainfall events and prolonged heavy precipitation, likely leading to flooding and infrastructure strain. Additionally, prolonged drought conditions may affect water supply and agriculture, compounding existing challenges. Public health risks will escalate due to heightened arbovirus transmission and increased malaria risk, creating significant challenges for local health systems. These interconnected climate hazards highlight the urgent need for innovative strategies to foster resilience and address future vulnerabilities in Thiruvananthapuram.
Hazard Outlook
How will Thiruvananthapuram's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, Thiruvananthapuram ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.
Longest Heatwave
Thiruvananthapuram may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, higher than most other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Thiruvananthapuram's projected maximum rainfall of 13 mm is higher than most cities globally.
Elevation
At 31 m elevation, Thiruvananthapuram faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Thiruvananthapuram's projected maximum temperature of 8.8°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Thiruvananthapuram faces high exposure to heavy rain and elevated exposure to heatwave, max 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 Thiruvananthapuram.
No solutions have been documented for Thiruvananthapuram.
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