Jaunpur
India
Jaunpur is projected to face significant climate-related challenges in the coming years. The region is expected to experience extreme heat coupled with dangerous heat extremes, increasing the risks of heat-related health issues for its population. Additionally, heavy rainfall events will become more frequent, potentially leading to flooding and its associated impacts on infrastructure and agriculture. Furthermore, Jaunpur will likely endure prolonged drought conditions, stressing water resources and agricultural outputs. These climate hazards create a precarious situation for local ecosystems and livelihoods. The cumulative effects of these climate risks underline the urgent need for adaptation strategies to mitigate potential damages and enhance community resilience. Understanding these vulnerabilities is critical for planning and preparing for the climate challenges that lie ahead for Jaunpur.
Hazard Outlook
How will Jaunpur's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
Jaunpur's projected maximum temperature of 12.1°C is among the highest of all cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Jaunpur may experience heatwaves lasting up to 7 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Jaunpur's projected maximum rainfall of 14 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Elevation
At 76 m elevation, Jaunpur faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 9 days of heavy rainfall expected, Jaunpur ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Jaunpur faces high exposure to max temp, heatwave, max rain and elevated exposure to 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 Jaunpur.
No solutions have been documented for Jaunpur.
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