Lakshmipur
Bangladesh
Lakshmipur is projected to face significant climate hazards that will affect its environment and public health. Heavy rainfall events are expected to increase in frequency, leading to potential flooding and waterlogging, which can impact agricultural productivity and infrastructure. Concurrently, the region also faces the risk of prolonged drought conditions, straining water resources and threatening food security. These climatic changes will contribute to an elevated risk of arbovirus transmission, supporting the spread of diseases carried by insects, such as dengue fever. Additionally, the prevalence of malaria is anticipated to rise, posing serious health risks to the population due to changes in vector habitats. Together, these hazards create a complex risk landscape where the city must prepare for severe environmental and health challenges, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of future climate impacts that need to be addressed.
Hazard Outlook
How will Lakshmipur's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Elevation
At 7 m elevation, Lakshmipur faces very high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Rainfall
Lakshmipur's projected maximum rainfall of 17 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Maximum Temperature
Lakshmipur's projected maximum temperature of 9.5°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Lakshmipur may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, near the median of other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 8 days of heavy rainfall expected, Lakshmipur ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Lakshmipur faces high exposure to elevation, max 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 Lakshmipur.
No solutions have been documented for Lakshmipur.
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