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Qingdao

China

Qingdao is projected to face increasing climate hazards, primarily characterized by frequent heatwaves and heavy rainfall events. These extreme weather patterns are expected to intensify, posing significant risks to public health and safety, as well as placing enormous strain on the city’s infrastructure. The anticipated rise in temperatures due to heatwaves could lead to heat-related illnesses while increased rainfall may lead to severe flooding, damaging homes and disrupting livelihoods. As climate change continues to evolve, the city must prepare for and adapt to these challenges, highlighting the necessity for strategies to mitigate the impacts of these projected climate risks. Understanding these vulnerabilities is crucial for effective planning and response efforts.

Hazard Outlook

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

Maximum Rainfall

91st percentile Very high exposure

Qingdao's projected maximum rainfall of 18 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.

Qingdao
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Longest Heatwave

79th percentile High exposure

Qingdao may experience heatwaves lasting up to 7 days, among the highest of all other cities.

Qingdao
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Elevation

25th percentile High exposure

At 23 m elevation, Qingdao faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Qingdao
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Heavy Rainfall Days

59th percentile Elevated exposure

With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Qingdao ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.

Qingdao
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Maximum Temperature

24th percentile Lower exposure

Qingdao's projected maximum temperature of 8.5°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Qingdao
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Exposure Summary

Max Rain
Heatwave
Elevation
Heavy Rain
Max Temp

Adaptation Priorities

Qingdao faces high exposure to max rain, heatwave, elevation and elevated exposure to heavy 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 Qingdao.

No solutions have been documented for Qingdao.

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