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Changzhou

China

Changzhou is projected to face severe climate hazards, including dangerous heat extremes and heavy rainfall events. These escalating temperatures can lead to increased health risks, significant energy demands for cooling, and challenges to outdoor activities. Concurrently, the anticipated rise in heavy rainfall events poses a high risk of flooding, threatening transportation networks, housing stability, and essential services. The strain on local water management systems may exacerbate economic vulnerabilities, particularly within lower-income communities. As these challenges grow, proactive measures will be crucial to safeguard the city's infrastructure and public health. Addressing the vulnerabilities associated with these climate risks is essential for ensuring future resilience and maintaining the quality of life for residents, underscoring the urgency of climate adaptation planning.

Hazard Outlook

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

Elevation

4th percentile Very high exposure

At 4 m elevation, Changzhou faces very high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Changzhou
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Maximum Temperature

60th percentile Elevated exposure

Changzhou's projected maximum temperature of 9.8°C is higher than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Changzhou
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Longest Heatwave

65th percentile Elevated exposure

Changzhou may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, higher than most other cities.

Changzhou
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Maximum Rainfall

65th percentile Elevated exposure

Changzhou's projected maximum rainfall of 13 mm is higher than most cities globally.

Changzhou
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Heavy Rainfall Days

15th percentile Lower exposure

With 9 days of heavy rainfall expected, Changzhou ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.

Changzhou
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Exposure Summary

Elevation
Max Temp
Heatwave
Max Rain
Heavy Rain

Adaptation Priorities

Changzhou 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 Changzhou.

No solutions have been documented for Changzhou.

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