Padang
Indonesia
Padang is projected to experience significant climate hazards that threaten its environmental and public health stability. The city is likely to face increased heavy rainfall events, which could lead to severe flooding and infrastructure damage. Additionally, prolonged drought conditions are anticipated, potentially stressing water supplies and impacting agriculture. The risk of high arbovirus transmission is another concern, increasing the likelihood of vector-borne diseases. Moreover, the city will experience an elevated malaria risk, as shifting weather patterns may create favorable conditions for mosquito reproduction. The combination of these climate risks highlights the urgent need for strategies to bolster community resilience and mitigate the impacts of climate change on health and the environment.
Hazard Outlook
How will Padang's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Longest Heatwave
Padang may experience heatwaves lasting up to 85 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Padang's projected maximum rainfall of 20 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Elevation
At 19 m elevation, Padang faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Padang ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Temperature
Padang's projected maximum temperature of 7.7°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Padang faces high exposure to heatwave, max rain, 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 Padang.
No solutions have been documented for Padang.
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