Rourkela
India
Rourkela is projected to face severe climate hazards that threaten the well-being of its inhabitants and the environment. Increasing instances of extreme heat and dangerous heat extremes will likely affect health outcomes and quality of life. Heavy rainfall events are expected, leading to potential flooding and disruptions. Additionally, prolonged drought conditions may develop, putting strain on water resources and agricultural productivity. The region’s vulnerability will be further heightened by an elevated risk of arbovirus transmission and malaria due to changing climatic conditions. As these risks escalate, the city faces a future marked by significant public health challenges and environmental stressors, underscoring the urgent need to address its climate vulnerabilities.
Hazard Outlook
How will Rourkela's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
Rourkela's projected maximum temperature of 11.4°C is among the highest of all cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Rourkela may experience heatwaves lasting up to 7 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Rourkela's projected maximum rainfall of 15 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Elevation
At 211 m elevation, Rourkela faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 9 days of heavy rainfall expected, Rourkela ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Rourkela faces high exposure to max temp, heatwave, 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 Rourkela.
No solutions have been documented for Rourkela.
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