Brahmapur
India
Brahmapur is projected to face multiple climate hazards that will impact its sustainability and resilience. The city will experience extreme heat and dangerous heat extremes, raising health concerns. Heavy rainfall events are anticipated, which could lead to flooding and infrastructure damage. Additionally, prolonged drought conditions may threaten water availability and agricultural productivity. The risk of elevated arbovirus transmission and malaria is also expected, posing significant public health risks. Overall, Brahmapur’s climate vulnerabilities highlight urgent needs for proactive strategies to mitigate these impending challenges and enhance community resilience.
Hazard Outlook
How will Brahmapur's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Rainfall
Brahmapur's projected maximum rainfall of 17 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Maximum Temperature
Brahmapur's projected maximum temperature of 10.3°C is higher than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Brahmapur may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, higher than most other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, Brahmapur ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Elevation
At 27 m elevation, Brahmapur faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Brahmapur faces high exposure to max rain and elevated exposure to max temp, heatwave, heavy 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 Brahmapur.
No solutions have been documented for Brahmapur.
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