Guwahati
India
Guwahati is projected to face multiple climate hazards that threaten its resilience. The city will experience frequent heatwaves, which can lead to severe heat stress, particularly affecting vulnerable populations. It is expected to endure heavy rainfall events, increasing the risk of flooding and infrastructure damage. Moreover, Guwahati faces rising health risks, including high arbovirus transmission and elevated malaria risks, exacerbated by climatic changes. These intertwined challenges create a precarious situation for the city's public health and infrastructure, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive assessments of these risks and their implications for the community's well-being.
Hazard Outlook
How will Guwahati's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Rainfall
Guwahati's projected maximum rainfall of 27 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Maximum Temperature
Guwahati's projected maximum temperature of 9.6°C is higher than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Elevation
At 191 m elevation, Guwahati faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Longest Heatwave
Guwahati may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, lower than most other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 9 days of heavy rainfall expected, Guwahati ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Guwahati faces high exposure to 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 Guwahati.
No solutions have been documented for Guwahati.
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