Begusarai
India
Begusarai is projected to face several climate hazards that pose considerable risks to its ecosystems and communities. Extreme heat is expected to increase, with dangerous heat extremes becoming more prevalent in the coming years. The city will also experience heavy rainfall events, which may lead to significant flooding risks. Conversely, prolonged drought conditions are anticipated, creating challenges for water resources and agriculture. These climate vulnerabilities emphasize the need for proactive approaches to understand and mitigate the combined effects of these interrelated hazards on life in Begusarai. As these impacts materialize, the city's resilience will be tested, requiring careful planning and adaptation strategies.
Hazard Outlook
How will Begusarai's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
Begusarai's projected maximum temperature of 11.8°C is among the highest of all cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Begusarai may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, higher than most other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Begusarai's projected maximum rainfall of 13 mm is higher than most cities globally.
Elevation
At 51 m elevation, Begusarai faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 9 days of heavy rainfall expected, Begusarai ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Begusarai faces high exposure to max temp and elevated exposure to heatwave, 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 Begusarai.
No solutions have been documented for Begusarai.
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