Khulna
Bangladesh
Khulna is projected to face several climate hazards that pose substantial risks to its ecosystem and public health. The city will experience extreme heat events, which may exacerbate existing health issues and increase energy demands. Heavy rainfall events are anticipated to intensify, leading to potential flooding and waterlogging, which can disrupt daily life and cause infrastructure damage. Prolonged drought conditions are also expected, undermining water security and affecting agriculture. Furthermore, elevated arbovirus transmission risk may lead to higher incidences of vector-borne diseases, while the threat of increased malaria transmission poses significant health challenges for vulnerable populations. These climate-related vulnerabilities require urgent attention, as they may severely impact the resilience and health of the community. Comprehensive strategies must be developed to address these projected hazards and safeguard the well-being of Khulna's residents.
Hazard Outlook
How will Khulna's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Elevation
At 1 m elevation, Khulna faces very high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Rainfall
Khulna's projected maximum rainfall of 15 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Maximum Temperature
Khulna's projected maximum temperature of 10.0°C is higher than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Khulna may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 8 days of heavy rainfall expected, Khulna ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Khulna 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 Khulna.
No solutions have been documented for Khulna.
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