Jaynagar Majilpur
India
Jaynagar Majilpur is projected to face significant climate hazards in the future, including extreme heat and dangerous heat extremes, which can severely impact human health and wellbeing. Additionally, the city will experience heavy rainfall events, leading to potential flooding and infrastructure strain. Prolonged drought conditions are also expected, which could affect water supply and agricultural productivity. Furthermore, the region is at a high risk for increased arbovirus transmission, posing additional health concerns for the population. As these climate challenges evolve, it is crucial for local stakeholders to recognize and mitigate the vulnerabilities associated with these climate risks. The integration of adaptive strategies will be key in addressing the impending threats posed by these hazards in the years to come.
Hazard Outlook
How will Jaynagar Majilpur's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Elevation
At 4 m elevation, Jaynagar Majilpur faces very high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Rainfall
Jaynagar Majilpur's projected maximum rainfall of 14 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Maximum Temperature
Jaynagar Majilpur's projected maximum temperature of 10.1°C is higher than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Jaynagar Majilpur may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 9 days of heavy rainfall expected, Jaynagar Majilpur ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Jaynagar Majilpur faces high exposure to elevation, max rain and elevated exposure to max temp. 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 Jaynagar Majilpur.
No solutions have been documented for Jaynagar Majilpur.
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