Azamgarh
India
Azamgarh is projected to experience a range of climate hazards that will intensify vulnerabilities in the region. Extreme heat and dangerous heat extremes are expected to become more frequent, leading to adverse health impacts. Heavy rainfall events are anticipated to increase, which could result in flooding that disrupts lives and damages infrastructure. Furthermore, prolonged drought conditions pose a threat to water availability and agricultural output, exacerbating food insecurity. These climate challenges signal a future where the city must prepare for significant shifts in environmental conditions, putting greater strain on its resources and community resilience. Addressing these issues will be crucial for enhancing the city's adaptive capacity amidst changing climate dynamics.
Hazard Outlook
How will Azamgarh's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
Azamgarh'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
Azamgarh may experience heatwaves lasting up to 7 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Azamgarh's projected maximum rainfall of 14 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Elevation
At 76 m elevation, Azamgarh faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 9 days of heavy rainfall expected, Azamgarh ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Azamgarh 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 Azamgarh.
No solutions have been documented for Azamgarh.
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