Jingzhou
China
Jingzhou is projected to face significant climate risks, particularly from extreme heat and frequent heatwaves. These hazards threaten public health by increasing the incidence of heat-related illnesses and stress among residents. As temperatures continue to rise, the urban heat island effect may further exacerbate these conditions, straining energy resources and healthcare systems. Agricultural productivity may decline due to heat stress impacting crops, while infrastructure could face challenges from rising temperatures and changing weather patterns, increasing maintenance demands. The city’s vulnerability underscores a critical need for greater awareness and preparedness to effectively navigate these future climate challenges.
Hazard Outlook
How will Jingzhou's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
Jingzhou's projected maximum temperature of 9.9°C is higher than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Maximum Rainfall
Jingzhou's projected maximum rainfall of 11 mm is higher than most cities globally.
Elevation
At 35 m elevation, Jingzhou faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Jingzhou ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Longest Heatwave
Jingzhou may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, lower than most other cities.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Jingzhou faces elevated exposure to max temp, 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 Jingzhou.
No solutions have been documented for Jingzhou.
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