Vijayawada
India
Vijayawada is projected to face substantial climate hazards including extreme heat and dangerous heat extremes, which are anticipated to significantly impact public health. The city will experience heavy rainfall events, contributing to flooding risks, alongside prolonged drought conditions that may strain water resources and agricultural practices. The future also presents challenges with heightened arbovirus transmission risks, increasing the likelihood of disease outbreaks. Furthermore, the region is likely to see elevated malaria risks as changing climate patterns may create more conducive environments for disease vectors. The interplay of these climate hazards underlines the urgent need for proactive measures to address vulnerabilities in Vijayawada.
Hazard Outlook
How will Vijayawada's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
Vijayawada's projected maximum temperature of 11.3°C is among the highest of all cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Vijayawada may experience heatwaves lasting up to 6 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Vijayawada's projected maximum rainfall of 14 mm is higher than most cities globally.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Vijayawada ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Elevation
At 99 m elevation, Vijayawada faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Vijayawada 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 Vijayawada.
No solutions have been documented for Vijayawada.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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