Daejeon
South Korea
Daejeon is projected to face significant climate risks primarily due to heavy rainfall events and frequent heavy precipitation. These climate hazards are likely to exacerbate flooding risks, impacting urban infrastructure and communities. As the intensity and frequency of such events increase, the vulnerability of the region will rise, posing challenges to water management, drainage systems, and public safety. The strain on emergency services and disaster response efforts may become pronounced in the future, indicating a pressing need for enhanced resilience planning. Understanding these dynamics is essential for effective long-term adaptation and sustainability. The city's climate projections highlight the urgency to address infrastructure resilience and community preparedness to combat the adverse effects of these climate challenges effectively. Proactive measures will be necessary to mitigate the impact of future heavy rainfall events and ensure the safety and well-being of its residents.
Hazard Outlook
How will Daejeon's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Rainfall
Daejeon's projected maximum rainfall of 22 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Longest Heatwave
Daejeon may experience heatwaves lasting up to 6 days, higher than most other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, Daejeon ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Elevation
At 56 m elevation, Daejeon faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Daejeon's projected maximum temperature of 9.1°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Daejeon faces high exposure to max rain and elevated exposure to heatwave, heavy rain, elevation. 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 Daejeon.
No solutions have been documented for Daejeon.
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