Nanchong
China
Nanchong is projected to face significant climate hazards, notably extreme heat and dangerous heat extremes. The expected increase in frequency and intensity of these heat events will pose severe risks to public health, especially for vulnerable populations like the elderly and those with existing health conditions. Rising temperatures could lead to heightened heat-related illnesses, impacting economic productivity and social stability. The urban structure may amplify these risks, creating urban heat islands that further contribute to dangerous conditions. As climate change continues to evolve, heat extremes will pose a growing threat to the city's resilience. Without effective adaptation measures in place, Nanchong's residents may encounter considerable challenges in coping with these extreme heat events, which could exacerbate existing vulnerabilities within the community. Addressing these climate hazards is critical for safeguarding the health and well-being of Nanchong's population in the face of a changing climate.
Hazard Outlook
How will Nanchong's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
Nanchong's projected maximum temperature of 10.2°C is higher than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Nanchong ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Nanchong's projected maximum rainfall of 11 mm is near the median of cities globally.
Elevation
At 286 m elevation, Nanchong faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Longest Heatwave
Nanchong may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, lower than most other cities.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Nanchong faces 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 Nanchong.
No solutions have been documented for Nanchong.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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