Yangzhou
China
Yangzhou is projected to face considerable challenges from frequent heatwaves as climate change intensifies. These extreme heat events will likely have severe implications for public health, agriculture, and water resources. Vulnerable populations, including the elderly and children, will be particularly at risk from rising temperatures, potentially leading to increased heat-related illnesses. Moreover, the city's agricultural sector may suffer reduced crop yields due to heat stress, threatening food security. Higher temperatures will also drive up energy demand, straining local infrastructure and possibly resulting in power shortages. In urban areas, the urban heat island effect may worsen, compounding the challenges associated with extreme heat. As these climate hazards loom, understanding and preparing for the impacts of frequent heatwaves are crucial for Yangzhou’s resilience in the face of a changing climate.
Hazard Outlook
How will Yangzhou's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Elevation
At 8 m elevation, Yangzhou faces very high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Yangzhou's projected maximum temperature of 9.7°C is higher than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Yangzhou may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, higher than most other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Yangzhou's projected maximum rainfall of 12 mm is higher than most cities globally.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Yangzhou ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Yangzhou faces high exposure to elevation and elevated exposure to max temp, heatwave, 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 Yangzhou.
No solutions have been documented for Yangzhou.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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