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Guntur

India

Guntur is projected to experience a range of climate hazards that pose significant risks to its ecosystem and community health. Extreme heat is expected to become more frequent, leading to dangerous heat extremes that will exacerbate health issues. The city is also likely to encounter heavy rainfall events, which can result in flooding and increased runoff. In contrast, prolonged drought conditions may emerge, adversely impacting water availability and agriculture. Furthermore, Guntur faces a heightened risk of arboviral diseases like dengue, in addition to an elevated malaria risk, largely attributed to shifting climatic conditions. These climate hazards suggest a future where public health, economic stability, and environmental sustainability are increasingly challenged. The documentation of technology-enabled solutions for climate resilience in Guntur has not yet been identified, highlighting a critical need for strategic planning and preparedness to address these imminent challenges.

Hazard Outlook

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

Maximum Temperature

85th percentile High exposure

Guntur's projected maximum temperature of 11.4°C is among the highest of all cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Guntur
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Longest Heatwave

79th percentile High exposure

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

Guntur
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Maximum Rainfall

72nd percentile Elevated exposure

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

Guntur
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Elevation

36th percentile Elevated exposure

At 40 m elevation, Guntur faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Guntur
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Heavy Rainfall Days

36th percentile Moderate exposure

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

Guntur
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Exposure Summary

Max Temp
Heatwave
Max Rain
Elevation
Heavy Rain

Adaptation Priorities

Guntur faces high exposure to max temp, heatwave and elevated exposure to max rain, 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 Guntur.

No solutions have been documented for Guntur.

This is an archived snapshot of the database.

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