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Changshu

China

Changshu faces a future where heavy rainfall events are projected to increase in intensity and frequency. These changes heighten the risk of flooding and waterlogging, which can disrupt local infrastructure and adversely affect agriculture and economic activities. The impact of such climate hazards poses significant challenges, particularly in vulnerable areas, which could exacerbate existing socio-economic disparities. Overburdened drainage systems are likely to lead to water quality issues, further complicating public health concerns. A comprehensive understanding of these threats is essential for developing effective preparedness strategies. Therefore, attention to the potential consequences of these climate risks is crucial for ensuring the city’s resilience and adaptive capacity in the years to come.

Hazard Outlook

How will Changshu'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, Changshu faces very high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Changshu
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Maximum Rainfall

86th percentile High exposure

Changshu's projected maximum rainfall of 16 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.

Changshu
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Maximum Temperature

56th percentile Elevated exposure

Changshu's projected maximum temperature of 9.7°C is higher than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Changshu
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Longest Heatwave

62nd percentile Elevated exposure

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

Changshu
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Heavy Rainfall Days

25th percentile Moderate exposure

With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Changshu ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.

Changshu
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Exposure Summary

Elevation
Max Rain
Max Temp
Heatwave
Heavy Rain

Adaptation Priorities

Changshu 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 Changshu.

No solutions have been documented for Changshu.

This is an archived snapshot of the database.

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