Zhaoqing
China
Zhaoqing is projected to face significant climate challenges in the coming years. The city will experience frequent heatwaves, which are likely to exacerbate public health risks and strain local resources. Additionally, heavy rainfall events are expected to increase, leading to potential flooding and disruptions. The high arbovirus transmission risk is particularly concerning, as these conditions may facilitate the spread of diseases. Coupled with this is an elevated malaria risk, heightening public health vulnerabilities. The combinations of extreme heat and increased rainfall can create an environment conducive to disease propagation, threatening the well-being of the population. Zhaoqing's climate future underscores the urgent need for understanding and addressing these emerging risks, as the impacts of climate change will necessitate adaptation and resilience strategies to safeguard community health and infrastructure.
Hazard Outlook
How will Zhaoqing's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Elevation
At 5 m elevation, Zhaoqing faces very high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Rainfall
Zhaoqing's projected maximum rainfall of 16 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Maximum Temperature
Zhaoqing's projected maximum temperature of 9.4°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Zhaoqing may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Zhaoqing ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Zhaoqing faces high exposure to elevation, 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 Zhaoqing.
No solutions have been documented for Zhaoqing.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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