Ulsan
South Korea
Ulsan is projected to face significant vulnerabilities due to climate change, particularly concerning heavy rainfall events. As global temperatures rise, the frequency and intensity of these rainfall occurrences are expected to increase, leading to heightened risks of flooding and associated impacts on infrastructure, ecosystems, and the community. This entails potential disruptions to daily life and economic activities, as well as threats to public health and safety. The city will likely experience exacerbated soil erosion, increased runoff, and compromised water quality as rainfall dynamics shift. The existing drainage systems may become overwhelmed, further increasing the likelihood of stormwater-related disasters. In light of these changing climate patterns, Ulsan's resilience will be tested, necessitating careful consideration of adaptive measures to mitigate these risks effectively. However, technology-enabled resilience solutions for Ulsan remain undocumented, indicating a critical area for future research and strategy development.
Hazard Outlook
How will Ulsan's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Rainfall
Ulsan's projected maximum rainfall of 22 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Longest Heatwave
Ulsan may experience heatwaves lasting up to 6 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Elevation
At 13 m elevation, Ulsan faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Ulsan ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Temperature
Ulsan's projected maximum temperature of 8.5°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Ulsan faces high exposure to max rain, heatwave, 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 Ulsan.
No solutions have been documented for Ulsan.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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