Guiyang
China
Guiyang is projected to face an increase in the frequency of heatwaves, posing serious challenges to the city and its residents. These extreme heat events are likely to lead to heightened health risks, particularly affecting vulnerable populations such as the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions. The increased temperatures can overwhelm health services and strain infrastructure, creating a significant burden on public resources. As heatwaves become more prevalent, the city must contend with potential disruptions to daily life and economic activities. We have not yet identified technology-enabled climate resilience solutions for Guiyang, which underscores the urgent need for proper adaptation strategies and proactive measures to address these escalating climate hazards. Establishing a comprehensive understanding of these risks is crucial for safeguarding the community's health and well-being in the face of future climate challenges.
Hazard Outlook
How will Guiyang's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Rainfall
Guiyang's projected maximum rainfall of 11 mm is higher than most cities globally.
Longest Heatwave
Guiyang may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Maximum Temperature
Guiyang's projected maximum temperature of 8.2°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 9 days of heavy rainfall expected, Guiyang ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Elevation
At 1102 m elevation, Guiyang faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Guiyang 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 Guiyang.
No solutions have been documented for Guiyang.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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