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Panama City is projected to face significant climate hazards, including frequent heatwaves, prolonged drought conditions, and increased risks of arbovirus and malaria transmission. In response, the city implements technology-enabled climate resilience solutions, focusing on planning and monitoring through remote sensing and geospatial data from earth observation platforms. These current initiatives aim to bolster the city's capacity to effectively manage and respond to climate risks. By leveraging advanced technologies, Panama City is enhancing its preparedness and adaptability in the face of impending climate challenges, fostering a more resilient urban environment for its inhabitants.

Hazard Outlook

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

Longest Heatwave

65th percentile Elevated exposure

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

Panama City
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Elevation

47th percentile Elevated exposure

At 76 m elevation, Panama City faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Panama City
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Heavy Rainfall Days

48th percentile Moderate exposure

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

Panama City
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Maximum Rainfall

46th percentile Moderate exposure

Panama City's projected maximum rainfall of 10 mm is near the median of cities globally.

Panama City
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Maximum Temperature

14th percentile Lower exposure

Panama City's projected maximum temperature of 8.1°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Panama City
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Exposure Summary

Heatwave
Elevation
Heavy Rain
Max Rain
Max Temp

Adaptation Priorities

Panama City faces elevated exposure to heatwave, 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 Panama City.

IoT Flood Monitoring and Early Warning System

TX Intelligence, a subsidiary of Grupo TX, joined forces with AWS and the National Civil Protection System of Panama (SINAPROC) to implement a flood...

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