Hai Phòng
Vietnam
Hai Phòng is projected to face significant climate hazards in the coming years, notably an increase in the frequency and intensity of heatwaves. These heatwaves will exacerbate existing vulnerabilities, while heavy rainfall events are expected to lead to flooding, threatening infrastructure and livelihoods. Additionally, the city will experience prolonged drought conditions, which can exacerbate water scarcity issues and affect agriculture. The risks of arbovirus transmission are elevated due to increased mosquito activity, particularly during warmer periods, while the spread of malaria is also a critical concern in the context of a changing climate. These climate-related challenges pose serious risks to public health, livelihoods, and overall resilience, indicating a future where Hai Phòng must navigate increasing climate vulnerabilities while striving to adapt to the evolving environmental landscape.
Hazard Outlook
How will Hai Phòng's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Elevation
At 6 m elevation, Hai Phòng faces very high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Hai Phòng's projected maximum temperature of 9.8°C is higher than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Maximum Rainfall
Hai Phòng's projected maximum rainfall of 13 mm is higher than most cities globally.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Hai Phòng ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Longest Heatwave
Hai Phòng may experience heatwaves lasting up to 3 days, lower than most other cities.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Hai Phòng faces high exposure to elevation and elevated exposure to max temp, 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 Hai Phòng.
No solutions have been documented for Hai Phòng.
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