Huizhou
China
Huizhou is projected to face considerable climate hazards in the coming years. The city will experience frequent heatwaves, which increase the likelihood of heat-related health issues. Heavy rainfall events are anticipated, raising flood risks and stressing infrastructure. Alongside these challenges, elevated arbovirus transmission risks suggest increased potential for mosquito-borne diseases, threatening public health. Additionally, the city faces an increased risk of malaria, which could significantly affect its population. These climate vulnerabilities indicate a pressing need for effective strategies to mitigate risks and enhance resilience against the impacts of climate change. Overall, Huizhou's future climate landscape presents serious challenges that require urgent attention.
Hazard Outlook
How will Huizhou's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Rainfall
Huizhou's projected maximum rainfall of 16 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Elevation
At 10 m elevation, Huizhou faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Huizhou ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Temperature
Huizhou's projected maximum temperature of 9.4°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Huizhou may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, lower than most other cities.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Huizhou faces high exposure to max rain, 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 Huizhou.
No solutions have been documented for Huizhou.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
Recommended Solutions
Proven solutions from similar cities that could help diversify Huizhou's resilience portfolio
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Smart Water Metering and Automatic Meter Reading System
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Smart Water Meter System with AI-Powered Consumption Analytics
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Integrated Environmental Monitoring and Warning Platform
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Citizen Science Mobile Heat Mapping with Vehicle-Mounted Sensors
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GIS-Based Groundwater Protection Zoning and Database System
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Automated Water and Rain Monitoring System with Provincial Integration
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River Hydraulic Modeling and Water Quality Monitoring System
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