Putian
China
Putian is projected to experience significant climate hazards, notably heavy rainfall events that may lead to increased flooding risks impacting infrastructure and ecosystems. Additionally, the city faces a future with heightened arbovirus transmission due to changing temperatures and precipitation patterns, which could facilitate disease spread. The risk of malaria is also anticipated to rise, as warmer conditions create ideal environments for mosquito proliferation. These climate vulnerabilities emphasize the critical need for preparedness and adaptation strategies to mitigate public health risks and protect the local population against emerging threats. Ongoing assessments of these risks are essential for developing effective response plans.
Hazard Outlook
How will Putian's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Elevation
At 6 m elevation, Putian faces very high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Rainfall
Putian's projected maximum rainfall of 16 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Longest Heatwave
Putian may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, higher than most other cities.
Maximum Temperature
Putian's projected maximum temperature of 9.4°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Putian ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Putian faces high exposure to elevation, max rain and elevated exposure to 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 Putian.
No solutions have been documented for Putian.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
Recommended Solutions
Proven solutions from similar cities that could help diversify Putian's resilience portfolio
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