Krishnanagar
India
Krishnanagar is projected to face several serious climate hazards, including extreme heat and dangerous heat extremes, which are likely to pose significant health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations. The city faces a future characterized by prolonged drought conditions, further complicating water management and agricultural productivity. Additionally, rising temperatures are expected to increase the risk of high arbovirus transmission, raising concerns over public health. These interconnected climate risks highlight the urgent need for climate resilience strategies to protect both the environment and the community against these looming threats. As these climate hazards intensify, the city's capacity to adapt will be crucial in mitigating their impacts.
Hazard Outlook
How will Krishnanagar's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
Krishnanagar's projected maximum temperature of 10.9°C is among the highest of all cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Elevation
At 20 m elevation, Krishnanagar faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Longest Heatwave
Krishnanagar may experience heatwaves lasting up to 6 days, higher than most other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Krishnanagar's projected maximum rainfall of 12 mm is higher than most cities globally.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 8 days of heavy rainfall expected, Krishnanagar ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Krishnanagar faces high exposure to max temp, elevation and elevated exposure to 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 Krishnanagar.
No solutions have been documented for Krishnanagar.
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