Siliguri
India
Siliguri is projected to face significant climate challenges in the coming years. The city is likely to experience frequent heatwaves, which can exacerbate health risks and heat-related illnesses among the population. Alongside this, heavy rainfall events are expected to increase, leading to challenges such as flooding and soil erosion. The incidence of frequent heavy precipitation will pose further risks to infrastructure and agriculture, creating vulnerabilities in these sectors. Additionally, the high transmission risk of arboviruses, such as dengue and chikungunya, is anticipated to escalate, complicating public health efforts. Furthermore, Siliguri will face an elevated risk of malaria, driven by changing climatic conditions that favor the proliferation of mosquito populations. Consequently, the intricate interplay of these climate hazards indicates a future fraught with environmental and health challenges, necessitating immediate attention to mitigate their potential impacts.
Hazard Outlook
How will Siliguri's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Rainfall
Siliguri's projected maximum rainfall of 24 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, Siliguri ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Temperature
Siliguri's projected maximum temperature of 9.4°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Siliguri may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Elevation
At 114 m elevation, Siliguri faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Siliguri faces high exposure to max rain and elevated exposure to 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 Siliguri.
No solutions have been documented for Siliguri.
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