Hamamatsu
Japan
Hamamatsu is projected to face a future where heavy rainfall events become increasingly frequent and intense, leading to heightened flooding risks for the area. These heavy rains pose significant threats to local infrastructure and the wellbeing of its communities, potentially disrupting daily life and straining emergency services. The city's current vulnerabilities, which include insufficient drainage systems, may exacerbate the impacts of these extreme weather events as climate patterns change. As rainfall becomes more severe, the potential for property damage and safety hazards increases significantly. While we have not yet identified technology-enabled climate resilience solutions specific to Hamamatsu, acknowledging these risks is vital for effective future planning. Strengthening awareness and preparedness among local authorities and residents is crucial for mitigating the adverse effects of heavy rainfall, as the city faces challenges ahead in adapting to an evolving climate landscape.
Hazard Outlook
How will Hamamatsu's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Rainfall
Hamamatsu's projected maximum rainfall of 21 mm is among the highest of all cities globally.
Longest Heatwave
Hamamatsu may experience heatwaves lasting up to 6 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Elevation
At 41 m elevation, Hamamatsu faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Hamamatsu's projected maximum temperature of 9.3°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 10 days of heavy rainfall expected, Hamamatsu ranks near the median of cities for extreme precipitation events.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Hamamatsu faces high exposure to max rain, heatwave and elevated exposure to 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 Hamamatsu.
No solutions have been documented for Hamamatsu.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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