Puducherry
India
Puducherry is projected to face significant climate hazards that will exacerbate its vulnerabilities over the coming years. The region is likely to experience an increase in heavy rainfall events and frequent heavy precipitation, which can lead to flooding and associated infrastructure damage. In contrast, prolonged drought conditions are also anticipated, posing challenges to water availability and agriculture. Moreover, the city faces a future where the risk of arboviruses is heightened, resulting in elevated malaria transmission risks. These conflicting climate patterns can create an environment ripe for health crises and negatively impact livelihoods. The interplay between extreme weather events and changing disease dynamics indicates a complex climate risk landscape for the community. Ultimately, the city's future resilience will depend on adequately addressing these hazards and vulnerabilities to mitigate their potential impacts on public health and economic stability.
Hazard Outlook
How will Puducherry's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 12 days of heavy rainfall expected, Puducherry ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Puducherry's projected maximum rainfall of 17 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Elevation
At 11 m elevation, Puducherry faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Longest Heatwave
Puducherry may experience heatwaves lasting up to 6 days, higher than most other cities.
Maximum Temperature
Puducherry's projected maximum temperature of 9.2°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Puducherry faces high exposure to heavy rain, max rain, elevation and elevated exposure to heatwave. 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 Puducherry.
No solutions have been documented for Puducherry.
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