Sha Tin
China
Sha Tin is projected to face multiple climate hazards that will significantly impact its residents and health systems. The city is likely to experience frequent heatwaves, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses and putting pressure on energy supply. Heavy rainfall events are also expected to become more intense, leading to potential flooding and damage to infrastructure. Additionally, the region will experience elevated risks of arbovirus transmission, exacerbating public health concerns. Furthermore, with the rising temperatures, the likelihood of malaria transmission is anticipated to increase, driven by favorable conditions for mosquito proliferation. Addressing these vulnerabilities is essential for safeguarding public health and infrastructure against the impending climate challenges.
Hazard Outlook
How will Sha Tin's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Elevation
At 0 m elevation, Sha Tin faces very high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Rainfall
Sha Tin's projected maximum rainfall of 15 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Maximum Temperature
Sha Tin's projected maximum temperature of 8.8°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Sha Tin may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Sha Tin ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Sha Tin 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 Sha Tin.
No solutions have been documented for Sha Tin.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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