Chengdu
China
Chengdu is projected to face notable climate hazards, including frequent heatwaves that will likely escalate in intensity and duration. These heatwaves pose significant health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations. Additionally, the city will experience an elevated risk of malaria, driven by changing weather patterns that create conducive environments for the mosquito vectors responsible for transmission. The interaction of increased temperatures and altered rainfall patterns will further compound public health challenges, increasing the vulnerability of the population to diseases previously less common in the region. As these climate changes unfold, understanding Chengdu's vulnerabilities is essential to anticipate and mitigate the associated risks. While we have not yet identified technology-enabled climate resilience solutions for the city, the projected impacts underscore the urgent need for strategic planning to address these threats effectively.
Hazard Outlook
How will Chengdu's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Rainfall
Chengdu's projected maximum rainfall of 12 mm is higher than most cities globally.
Maximum Temperature
Chengdu's projected maximum temperature of 9.5°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Chengdu ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Longest Heatwave
Chengdu may experience heatwaves lasting up to 3 days, lower than most other cities.
Elevation
At 508 m elevation, Chengdu faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Chengdu faces elevated exposure to 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 Chengdu.
No solutions have been documented for Chengdu.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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