Kumamoto
Japan
Kumamoto is projected to face increasing challenges due to heavy rainfall events, which are expected to become more frequent and intense as climate change progresses. This escalation will heighten risks associated with flooding and landslides, threatening infrastructure, livelihoods, and local ecosystems. The region's specific topography may further exacerbate vulnerabilities, resulting in significant economic and social impacts. With shifting weather patterns, the city faces uncertainty regarding seasonal rainfall trends, complicating preparedness efforts. Consequently, effective risk management and planning will be essential in the coming years to mitigate these challenges and protect communities from the adverse effects of climate hazards. Additional research highlights that technology-enabled climate resilience solutions have not yet been fully documented for Kumamoto, indicating a critical area for future exploration. Addressing these vulnerabilities will be vital for ensuring the safety and sustainability of the city in an increasingly uncertain climate.
Hazard Outlook
How will Kumamoto's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Rainfall
Kumamoto's projected maximum rainfall of 26 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Elevation
At 17 m elevation, Kumamoto faces high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Kumamoto's projected maximum temperature of 9.0°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Kumamoto may experience heatwaves lasting up to 4 days, near the median of other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 9 days of heavy rainfall expected, Kumamoto ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Kumamoto faces high exposure to max 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 Kumamoto.
No solutions have been documented for Kumamoto.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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