Darjeeling
India
Darjeeling is projected to face significant climate hazards in the coming years, notably frequent heatwaves and increased heavy rainfall events. These heatwaves will pose health risks and strain local resources. The region’s vulnerability is further compounded by the likelihood of intensified heavy precipitation, leading to heightened risks of landslides and flooding that threaten infrastructure and livelihoods. Agriculture, a critical part of the local economy, will also suffer due to these changing climate patterns. As the frequency and intensity of these climate hazards escalate, the adverse effects on ecosystems and communities could be profound. It’s essential to acknowledge these vulnerabilities and understand that, as of now, technology-enabled climate resilience solutions have not yet been documented for Darjeeling. Preparation and adaptation strategies will be crucial to navigate these challenges ahead.
Hazard Outlook
How will Darjeeling's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Rainfall
Darjeeling's projected maximum rainfall of 22 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 12 days of heavy rainfall expected, Darjeeling ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.
Longest Heatwave
Darjeeling may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Maximum Temperature
Darjeeling's projected maximum temperature of 6.3°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Elevation
At 1713 m elevation, Darjeeling faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Darjeeling faces high exposure to max rain, heavy 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 Darjeeling.
No solutions have been documented for Darjeeling.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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