Suzhou
China
Suzhou faces a future where heavy rainfall events are projected to increase, leading to significant climate hazards. As the climate continues to change, the city will likely experience more frequent and intense rainfall, which may overwhelm existing drainage systems. This can result in serious flooding, causing property damage, disruptions to daily life, and posing public health risks. Additionally, increased runoff from urban areas could lead to higher pollution levels in local water bodies. Understanding the implications of these climate vulnerabilities is crucial for the well-being of the city’s infrastructure and natural ecosystems. Continued assessment of these risks is needed as Suzhou navigates the challenges posed by climate change.
Hazard Outlook
How will Suzhou's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Elevation
At 2 m elevation, Suzhou faces very high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Rainfall
Suzhou's projected maximum rainfall of 15 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Maximum Temperature
Suzhou's projected maximum temperature of 9.8°C is higher than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Suzhou may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, higher than most other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Suzhou ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Suzhou faces high exposure to elevation, max rain and elevated exposure to max temp, heatwave. 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 Suzhou.
No solutions have been documented for Suzhou.
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