Obra
India
Obra is projected to face severe climate hazards that significantly threaten ecosystem health and community wellbeing. The city will experience increasingly extreme heat, characterized by dangerous heat extremes that can affect daily life and public health. Prolonged drought conditions are anticipated, exacerbating water scarcity and affecting agricultural productivity. High temperatures can further contribute to a heightened risk of arbovirus transmission, posing serious health risks to the population. These compounded challenges will place immense strain on public health systems and food security, as the increasing frequency and intensity of these hazards unfold. The community's resilience will be severely tested, as individuals may struggle to cope with the adverse effects of climate change. Efforts to raise awareness and prepare for these imminent threats are essential, yet technology-enabled solutions addressing these vulnerabilities have not yet been documented for the city. The need for proactive measures to mitigate these risks is clear as future conditions become increasingly precarious.
Hazard Outlook
How will Obra's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
Obra'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
Obra may experience heatwaves lasting up to 7 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Obra's projected maximum rainfall of 12 mm is higher than most cities globally.
Elevation
At 202 m elevation, Obra faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Obra ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Obra 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 Obra.
No solutions have been documented for Obra.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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