Silchar
India
Silchar is projected to face notable climate hazards that could severely impact its environment and public health. Frequent heatwaves will increase temperature stress on vulnerable populations, while heavy rainfall events are expected to lead to flooding and soil erosion. Additionally, this region will experience a heightened risk of arbovirus transmission, further escalating public health concerns. The elevated malaria risk poses a significant threat to local communities, necessitating careful monitoring and intervention strategies. These anticipated climate challenges highlight the pressing need for enhanced awareness and preparedness. As Silchar navigates its climate vulnerabilities, comprehensive strategies will become essential for mitigating the consequences of these hazards.
Hazard Outlook
How will Silchar's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Rainfall
Silchar's projected maximum rainfall of 31 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Elevation
At 24 m elevation, Silchar faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Silchar's projected maximum temperature of 8.9°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Silchar may experience heatwaves lasting up to 3 days, lower than most other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 9 days of heavy rainfall expected, Silchar ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Silchar faces high exposure to max rain and elevated exposure to elevation. 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 Silchar.
No solutions have been documented for Silchar.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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