Zhangzhou
China
Zhangzhou is projected to face a future where heavy rainfall events and frequent precipitation contribute to flooding risks and infrastructure challenges. These climatic changes are expected to elevate the risk of arbovirus transmission, leading to potential outbreaks of diseases. Additionally, the region will likely experience an increased malaria risk, which could strain public health systems. Historical and projected patterns underscore the urgency for the city to address these climate hazards comprehensively. The combination of flooding, disease transmission, and heightened public health threats positions Zhangzhou in a precarious situation, necessitating careful planning and adaptation to mitigate these risks.
Hazard Outlook
How will Zhangzhou's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Elevation
At 11 m elevation, Zhangzhou faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, Zhangzhou ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Zhangzhou's projected maximum rainfall of 13 mm is higher than most cities globally.
Maximum Temperature
Zhangzhou's projected maximum temperature of 9.4°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Zhangzhou may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Zhangzhou faces high exposure to elevation and elevated exposure to heavy rain, 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 Zhangzhou.
No solutions have been documented for Zhangzhou.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
Recommended Solutions
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