Kishoreganj
Bangladesh
Kishoreganj is projected to face a variety of climate hazards, significantly impacting its resilience. The region will experience more frequent heatwaves, increasing public health risks, especially among vulnerable populations. Heavy rainfall events are likely to lead to flooding, jeopardizing infrastructure and agricultural productivity. Furthermore, prolonged drought conditions will strain water resources and heighten food insecurity. Risks of arbovirus transmission will also be elevated, indicating potential health crises, and the rising malaria risk will put additional strain on the health system. These projected climate hazards represent serious challenges for Kishoreganj, highlighting the need for comprehensive planning and local responses to safeguard the community’s health and well-being.
Hazard Outlook
How will Kishoreganj's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Rainfall
Kishoreganj's projected maximum rainfall of 24 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Elevation
At 11 m elevation, Kishoreganj faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Kishoreganj's projected maximum temperature of 9.6°C is higher than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Kishoreganj may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, lower than most other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 8 days of heavy rainfall expected, Kishoreganj ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Kishoreganj faces high exposure to max rain, elevation 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 Kishoreganj.
No solutions have been documented for Kishoreganj.
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