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Medellín

Colombia

Medellín is projected to face increasing challenges due to heavy rainfall events and more frequent heavy precipitation. These climate hazards threaten infrastructure stability and community safety, necessitating effective responses. In addressing these risks, Medellín implements technology-enabled climate resilience solutions, particularly focusing on infrastructure monitoring capabilities. These initiatives provide real-time data crucial for understanding and managing the impacts of climate-related events. Current and proposed actions aim to enhance the city's adaptive capacity, ensuring that critical infrastructure can withstand the pressures of climate change. By leveraging technology and innovative approaches, Medellín is not only addressing immediate risks but also laying the groundwork for sustainable, resilient urban development in the face of shifting climate patterns. The integration of infrastructure monitoring establishes a proactive stance towards resilience, forging a path for future climate adaptation efforts.

Hazard Outlook

How will Medellín's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?

Heavy Rainfall Days

93rd percentile Very high exposure

With 14 days of heavy rainfall expected, Medellín ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.

Medellín
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Maximum Rainfall

60th percentile Elevated exposure

Medellín's projected maximum rainfall of 12 mm is higher than most cities globally.

Medellín
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Maximum Temperature

3rd percentile Lower exposure

Medellín's projected maximum temperature of 7.2°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Medellín
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Longest Heatwave

5th percentile Lower exposure

Medellín may experience heatwaves lasting up to 3 days, lower than most other cities.

Medellín
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Elevation

96th percentile Lower exposure

At 1482 m elevation, Medellín faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Medellín
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Exposure Summary

Heavy Rain
Max Rain
Max Temp
Heatwave
Elevation

Adaptation Priorities

Medellín faces high exposure to heavy rain and 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 Medellín.

SIATA Integrated Early Warning and Environmental Monitoring System

The Early Warning System of Medellín and the Aburrá Valley (SIATA) is an integrated environmental assessment and risk management tool that combines...

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