Faizabad
India
Faizabad is projected to face considerable climate hazards, including extreme heat and dangerous heat extremes that are expected to intensify. The city will experience an increase in heavy rainfall events, potentially leading to flooding and related challenges for infrastructure and public health. Alongside these threats, prolonged drought conditions are anticipated, which may impact water supplies and agricultural viability. The combination of these climate risks contributes to the city's vulnerabilities and indicates an urgent requirement for proactive adaptations. As Faizabad navigates these future challenges, understanding the complexities of these climate hazards will be vital for community resilience and planning efforts.
Hazard Outlook
How will Faizabad's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
Faizabad's projected maximum temperature of 11.7°C is among the highest of all cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Faizabad may experience heatwaves lasting up to 7 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Faizabad's projected maximum rainfall of 17 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Elevation
At 104 m elevation, Faizabad faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 9 days of heavy rainfall expected, Faizabad ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Faizabad faces high exposure to max temp, 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 Faizabad.
No solutions have been documented for Faizabad.
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