Quanzhou
China
Quanzhou is projected to face increasing climate hazards, including heavy rainfall events and frequent heavy precipitation, which will likely lead to heightened flooding risks. The city also confronts a high arbovirus transmission risk and an elevated danger of malaria due to changing environmental conditions. These risks and vulnerabilities underscore a future where Quanzhou's inhabitants may encounter significant public health challenges and infrastructure stresses. The expected intensification of rainfall events will not only impact daily life but also pose risks to water quality and access. With these climate hazards, Quanzhou's resilience and ability to adapt will be critically tested as the region navigates a transforming climate landscape. These concerns call for immediate attention and strategic planning to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on its population and ecosystems.
Hazard Outlook
How will Quanzhou's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Rainfall
Quanzhou's projected maximum rainfall of 15 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Maximum Temperature
Quanzhou's projected maximum temperature of 9.8°C is higher than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, Quanzhou ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Elevation
At 42 m elevation, Quanzhou faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Longest Heatwave
Quanzhou may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Quanzhou faces high exposure to max rain and elevated exposure to max temp, 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 Quanzhou.
No solutions have been documented for Quanzhou.
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