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Makassar is projected to face increasing climate challenges, including frequent heatwaves and prolonged drought conditions. These hazards are likely to exacerbate health risks, notably through heightened arbovirus transmission, which promotes diseases such as dengue fever. Additionally, the incidence of malaria is expected to rise due to alterations in climate and ecological conditions conducive to mosquito proliferation. The combination of these factors poses serious threats to public health and environmental stability, making it imperative for the city to address these vulnerabilities comprehensively. The risks associated with climate change in Makassar underline the urgent need for focused assessment and planning, to ensure the safety and resilience of the community against these projected outcomes.

Hazard Outlook

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

Longest Heatwave

97th percentile Very high exposure

Makassar may experience heatwaves lasting up to 16 days, among the highest of all other cities.

Makassar
0.0 Shorter → Longer 92

Elevation

7th percentile Very high exposure

At 6 m elevation, Makassar faces very high risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.

Makassar
-8.0 Lower → Higher 4k

Maximum Rainfall

52nd percentile Elevated exposure

Makassar's projected maximum rainfall of 11 mm is higher than most cities globally.

Makassar
0.0 Lower → Higher 35

Maximum Temperature

10th percentile Lower exposure

Makassar's projected maximum temperature of 7.9°C is lower than most cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.

Makassar
5.0 Cooler → Hotter 13

Heavy Rainfall Days

1st percentile Lower exposure

With 4 days of heavy rainfall expected, Makassar ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.

Makassar
0.0 Fewer → More 36

Exposure Summary

Heatwave
Elevation
Max Rain
Max Temp
Heavy Rain

Adaptation Priorities

Makassar faces high exposure to heatwave, 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 Makassar.

No solutions have been documented for Makassar.

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