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Osaka [Kyoto]

Japan

Osaka is projected to experience increased heavy rainfall events as climate patterns evolve. This shift will likely lead to a higher frequency and intensity of rainfall, raising the risks of flooding, infrastructure strain, and prolonged water accumulation. Such conditions could inflict serious property damage and disrupt daily life, while also escalating public health concerns related to waterborne diseases. Additionally, vulnerabilities in the city's drainage systems may exacerbate the impacts of these heavy rainfall events, compounding the challenges faced by residents. A proactive approach is crucial to address these growing vulnerabilities, safeguard against climate hazards, and strengthen urban resilience. Overall, Osaka's future will involve a heightened risk landscape due to impending heavy rainfall events, necessitating strategic measures for adaptation.

Hazard Outlook

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

Elevation

4th percentile Very high exposure

At 4 m elevation, Osaka [Kyoto] faces very high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Osaka [Kyoto]
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Longest Heatwave

76th percentile High exposure

Osaka [Kyoto] may experience heatwaves lasting up to 6 days, among the highest of all other cities.

Osaka [Kyoto]
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Maximum Rainfall

85th percentile High exposure

Osaka [Kyoto]'s projected maximum rainfall of 16 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.

Osaka [Kyoto]
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Maximum Temperature

36th percentile Moderate exposure

Osaka [Kyoto]'s projected maximum temperature of 9.0°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Osaka [Kyoto]
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Heavy Rainfall Days

26th percentile Moderate exposure

With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Osaka [Kyoto] ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.

Osaka [Kyoto]
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Exposure Summary

Elevation
Heatwave
Max Rain
Max Temp
Heavy Rain

Adaptation Priorities

Osaka [Kyoto] faces high exposure to elevation, heatwave, 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 Osaka [Kyoto].

No solutions have been documented for Osaka [Kyoto].

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