Zhangjiagang
China
Zhangjiagang is projected to face increasing climate hazards, specifically heavy rainfall events, which are expected to escalate in frequency and intensity. This rise in precipitation is likely to cause significant flooding, risking damage to infrastructure, disrupting local economies, and threatening water quality. Floodwaters could contaminate drinking water, posing health risks to residents. Furthermore, heavy rainfall may obstruct transportation routes and complicate emergency response efforts. Vulnerabilities are heightened in low-lying areas and regions with poor drainage systems, indicating a pressing need for improved urban planning. As the city deals with unpredictable weather patterns driven by climate change, its capacity to adapt and respond effectively will be critical in mitigating the adverse effects of these climate hazards. Enhanced resilience measures are essential to address the challenges posed by heavy rainfall and to protect the urban infrastructure and well-being of the population.
Hazard Outlook
How will Zhangjiagang's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Elevation
At 6 m elevation, Zhangjiagang faces very high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Zhangjiagang's projected maximum temperature of 9.7°C is higher than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Maximum Rainfall
Zhangjiagang's projected maximum rainfall of 14 mm is higher than most cities globally.
Longest Heatwave
Zhangjiagang may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, near the median of other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Zhangjiagang ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Zhangjiagang faces high exposure to elevation and elevated exposure to max temp, 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 Zhangjiagang.
No solutions have been documented for Zhangjiagang.
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