Changwon
South Korea
Changwon is projected to face a future where heavy rainfall events become increasingly frequent and intense. This change in climate will significantly elevate the risk of flooding, heavily impacting infrastructure and daily life. As severe rainfall continues, the potential for soil erosion and deteriorating water quality emerges, posing further threats to agriculture and public health. The vulnerabilities associated with these heavy rainfall occurrences make it essential for local stakeholders to proactively strategize for adaptive measures that can mitigate the adverse effects. Without technology-enabled climate resilience solutions documented for Changwon, preparing for these impending challenges remains a critical priority for the city and its inhabitants.
Hazard Outlook
How will Changwon's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Rainfall
Changwon's projected maximum rainfall of 23 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Longest Heatwave
Changwon may experience heatwaves lasting up to 7 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Changwon ranks higher than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Elevation
At 32 m elevation, Changwon faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Changwon's projected maximum temperature of 8.8°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Changwon faces high exposure to max rain, heatwave and elevated exposure to 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 Changwon.
No solutions have been documented for Changwon.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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