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Gwangju

South Korea

Gwangju is projected to face increased climate hazards stemming from heavy rainfall events and frequent heavy precipitation. As climate change progresses, the city may experience intensified rainfall patterns, leading to heightened flooding risks and infrastructure challenges. These extreme weather events will likely disturb local ecosystems and may threaten public health through potential water contamination and increased exposure to storm-related hazards. The anticipated frequency and intensity of heavy precipitation could exacerbate soil erosion, impacting agricultural stability and food security in the region. Additionally, the city’s drainage systems will be tested as rainfall volumes exceed design capacities, posing risks to urban areas. Proactive measures will be essential for enhancing resilience to these climate effects. Consequently, understanding and planning for these challenges are critical as Gwangju navigates its future development in a changing climate landscape.

Hazard Outlook

How will Gwangju's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?

Maximum Rainfall

97th percentile Very high exposure

Gwangju's projected maximum rainfall of 23 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.

Gwangju
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Longest Heatwave

88th percentile High exposure

Gwangju may experience heatwaves lasting up to 8 days, among the highest of all other cities.

Gwangju
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Heavy Rainfall Days

79th percentile High exposure

With 11 days of heavy rainfall expected, Gwangju ranks among the highest of all cities for extreme precipitation events.

Gwangju
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Elevation

26th percentile Elevated exposure

At 24 m elevation, Gwangju faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Gwangju
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Maximum Temperature

32nd percentile Moderate exposure

Gwangju's projected maximum temperature of 8.9°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Gwangju
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Exposure Summary

Max Rain
Heatwave
Heavy Rain
Elevation
Max Temp

Adaptation Priorities

Gwangju faces high exposure to max rain, heatwave, heavy rain and elevated exposure to 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 Gwangju.

No solutions have been documented for Gwangju.

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