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Lima

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Lima is projected to face a future where frequent heavy precipitation significantly impacts the urban landscape. Increased rainfall events will likely lead to heightened risks of flooding and landslides, putting immense pressure on infrastructure and drainage systems. These climate hazards threaten to disrupt daily life and strain local ecosystems, creating challenges in urban management. As the frequency and intensity of these weather phenomena rise, the city’s vulnerability will become more pronounced, further complicating adaptation and resilience efforts. Enhanced understanding and planning for these projections will be crucial in mitigating the adverse effects of climate change on Lima's residents and resources.

Hazard Outlook

How will Lima's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?

Longest Heatwave

98th percentile Very high exposure

Lima may experience heatwaves lasting up to 25 days, among the highest of all other cities.

Lima
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Heavy Rainfall Days

100th percentile Very high exposure

With 36 days of heavy rainfall expected, Lima ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.

Lima
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Elevation

66th percentile Moderate exposure

At 202 m elevation, Lima faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Lima
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Maximum Temperature

2nd percentile Lower exposure

Lima's projected maximum temperature of 6.7°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Lima
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Maximum Rainfall

1st percentile Lower exposure

Lima's projected maximum rainfall of 2 mm is lower than most cities globally.

Lima
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Exposure Summary

Heatwave
Heavy Rain
Elevation
Max Temp
Max Rain

Adaptation Priorities

Lima faces high exposure to heatwave, heavy 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 Lima.

No solutions have been documented for Lima.

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