Lianyungang
China
Lianyungang is projected to face a future characterized by dangerous heat extremes that can exacerbate health risks and hinder energy sustainability. Additionally, heavy rainfall events are expected to become more frequent and severe, heightening the likelihood of flooding. This scenario poses significant threats to local infrastructure, economic stability, and public safety. The combination of increased heat and intensified precipitation will likely strain the city's resources and responses. Without documented technology-enabled climate resilience solutions, Lianyungang's vulnerabilities could escalate, emphasizing the need for ongoing research and preparation against these climate hazards. Immediate attention to these projected risks is essential for enhancing the city's adaptability in the face of climate change.
Hazard Outlook
How will Lianyungang's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Elevation
At 5 m elevation, Lianyungang faces very high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Rainfall
Lianyungang's projected maximum rainfall of 15 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Lianyungang ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Temperature
Lianyungang's projected maximum temperature of 9.4°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Lianyungang may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, near the median of other cities.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Lianyungang faces high exposure to elevation, max rain 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 Lianyungang.
No solutions have been documented for Lianyungang.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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