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Sultanpur

India

Sultanpur is projected to face significant climate hazards, notably extreme heat and dangerous heat extremes, which will likely exacerbate health issues and resource strain. The city is also expected to experience heavy rainfall events that could lead to flooding and damage to infrastructure, threatening safety and livelihoods. Additionally, prolonged drought conditions are anticipated, impacting water availability and agricultural productivity. Together, these factors highlight the city's vulnerabilities in the face of climate change, emphasizing the need for comprehensive assessments and strategies to address the growing climate risks. Climate impacts could substantially affect community resilience and require proactive measures in adapting to an uncertain future.

Hazard Outlook

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

Maximum Temperature

94th percentile Very high exposure

Sultanpur's projected maximum temperature of 11.9°C is among the highest of all cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Sultanpur
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Longest Heatwave

84th percentile High exposure

Sultanpur may experience heatwaves lasting up to 7 days, among the highest of all other cities.

Sultanpur
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Maximum Rainfall

71st percentile Elevated exposure

Sultanpur's projected maximum rainfall of 14 mm is higher than most cities globally.

Sultanpur
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Elevation

53rd percentile Moderate exposure

At 99 m elevation, Sultanpur faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Sultanpur
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Heavy Rainfall Days

24th percentile Lower exposure

With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Sultanpur ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.

Sultanpur
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Exposure Summary

Max Temp
Heatwave
Max Rain
Elevation
Heavy Rain

Adaptation Priorities

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

No solutions have been documented for Sultanpur.

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