Dezhou
China
Dezhou is projected to face increasing climate hazards, particularly extreme heat and frequent heatwaves. As temperatures rise, public health risks will intensify, affecting vulnerable populations and potentially leading to heat-related illnesses. The demand for cooling is expected to surge, straining energy resources and increasing the risk of power shortages. Agriculture and water resources will also be severely impacted, with potential implications for food security. The frequency and severity of heatwaves will likely exacerbate the city’s vulnerabilities, affecting ecosystems and overall livability. Although we have not yet identified technology-enabled climate resilience solutions for Dezhou, it is essential to focus on the emerging risks as the city increasingly contends with a hotter climate.
Hazard Outlook
How will Dezhou's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
Dezhou's projected maximum temperature of 9.9°C is higher than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Dezhou ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Dezhou's projected maximum rainfall of 12 mm is higher than most cities globally.
Elevation
At 25 m elevation, Dezhou faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Longest Heatwave
Dezhou may experience heatwaves lasting up to 3 days, lower than most other cities.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Dezhou faces elevated exposure to max temp, heavy rain, 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 Dezhou.
No solutions have been documented for Dezhou.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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