Magelang
Indonesia
Magelang is projected to face significant climate hazards in the coming years. The region is expected to experience increased heavy rainfall events, which may result in severe flooding, posing threats to infrastructure and agriculture. Additionally, the city faces a future with elevated malaria risk, as rising temperatures and greater precipitation create ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes. These factors contribute to heightened vulnerability among the population, exposing them to health risks linked with vector-borne diseases. Understanding these climate risks is crucial for the community to better prepare for the potential impacts related to extreme weather events and public health challenges. It is essential to conduct a comprehensive assessment of these climate hazards to promote resilience and adaptability in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Hazard Outlook
How will Magelang's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Longest Heatwave
Magelang may experience heatwaves lasting up to 8 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Maximum Rainfall
Magelang's projected maximum rainfall of 14 mm is higher than most cities globally.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Magelang ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Elevation
At 324 m elevation, Magelang faces moderate risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Magelang's projected maximum temperature of 7.4°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Magelang faces high exposure to heatwave and elevated exposure to 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 Magelang.
No solutions have been documented for Magelang.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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