Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu is projected to face numerous climate hazards that heighten its vulnerabilities. The city will likely experience frequent and intense heatwaves, which pose risks of heat-related illnesses among residents. Prolonged drought conditions are anticipated, impacting water resource availability and agricultural sustainability. Furthermore, the area is expected to see a heightened risk of arbovirus transmission due to warmer temperatures and altered precipitation patterns, complicating public health dynamics. Additionally, the elevated risk of malaria presents significant health challenges in this changing climate. As these hazards converge, the city must brace for the multifaceted impacts of climate change, emphasizing the need for heightened awareness and preparedness across various sectors.
Hazard Outlook
How will Kota Kinabalu's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Elevation
At 20 m elevation, Kota Kinabalu faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Rainfall
Kota Kinabalu's projected maximum rainfall of 11 mm is higher than most cities globally.
Longest Heatwave
Kota Kinabalu may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Kota Kinabalu ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Temperature
Kota Kinabalu's projected maximum temperature of 8.0°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Kota Kinabalu faces high exposure to elevation and elevated exposure to max rain. 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 Kota Kinabalu.
No solutions have been documented for Kota Kinabalu.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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