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2015 - Cities Risks And Timescales

Row numberCity NameAccount NoCountryCity Short NameC40Reporting YearEffects of climate changeMagnitudeAnticipated timescale in yearsImpact descriptionCity LocationCountry Location
501Muan county55887South KoreaMuan 2015DroughtExtremely seriousShort-termShortage of drinking water, farming damage, negative impact on ecosystem(34.990454°, 126.481686°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
502City of Aurora, CO55467USAAurora, CO2015DroughtSeriousMedium-term(39.729432°, -104.83192°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
503Jangheung county48559South KoreaJangheung2015DroughtLess seriousMedium-termAccording to the climate change report which published from the National Weather Service report on December 2012, annual average highest temperature increased region is Mokpo which rises about 2.5℃. Therefore, the operational rate of air conditioning system will increase and the energy consumption and greenhouse gas emission will increase as a consequence.(34.681686°, 126.906928°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
504Jangheung county48559South KoreaJangheung2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesLess seriousLong-termAccording to the climate change report which published from the National Weather Service report on December 2012, the second half year of 21st century, Mokpo appointed as the biggest reduction in frost days. One day lowest temperature was lower than 0℃ of number of days in year round which Jangheung’s overall temperature rises and outdoor activities will be restricted due to the temperature changes.(34.681686°, 126.906928°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
505Jangseong county48533South KoreaJangseong2015Frequent/Intense Rainfall(34.681686°, 126.906928°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
506Jangseong county48533South KoreaJangseong2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesExtremely seriousCurrent(34.681686°, 126.906928°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
507Jangseong county48533South KoreaJangseong2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesSeriousCurrent(34.681686°, 126.906928°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
508Jecheon City51246South KoreaJecheon2015DroughtMedium-termDrought will likely lead the shortage in water supply and damage on crop.(37.132582°, 128.190948°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
509Jecheon City51246South KoreaJecheon2015Frequent/Intense RainfallSeriousShort-termThe city’s precipitation is expected more increase than Korea’s average, and its impact will likely be great.(37.132582°, 128.190948°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
510Jecheon City51246South KoreaJecheon2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesLess seriousMedium-termRise in temperature is expected at the similar level of Korea.(37.132582°, 128.190948°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
511Jeju City44202South KoreaJeju2015DroughtLess seriousCurrentThe number of snowy days in Jeju has decreased since the late 1980s at the rate of 3 days per 10 years.(33.499621°, 126.531188°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
512Jeju City44202South KoreaJeju2015Frequent/Intense RainfallLess seriousCurrentPrecipitation in autumn will likely increase, while that in summer will go down.(33.499621°, 126.531188°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
513Jeju City44202South KoreaJeju2015OtherSeriousCurrentSea temperature and sea level rises triggered by climate change will lead to changes in eco-system in Jeju, which also largely influences its fishery industry.(33.499621°, 126.531188°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
514Jeju City44202South KoreaJeju2015Sea Level RiseSeriousShort-termSea temperature and sea level rises triggered by climate change will lead to changes in eco-system in Jeju, which also largely affects its fishery industry(33.499621°, 126.531188°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
515Jeju City44202South KoreaJeju2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesSeriousMedium-termMore hot days are expected specially in summer(33.499621°, 126.531188°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
516Jeju City44202South KoreaJeju2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesSeriousMedium-termDays of heat wave are expected to reach 140 in 2041-2070, more than double compared to the last 30 years.(33.499621°, 126.531188°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
517Jeong-sun Metropolitan Government51256South KoreaJeong-sun 2015Sea Level RiseSeriousLong-termExpecting submersion of more coastal areas due to sea level rise(37.380755°, 128.660951°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
518Jeong-sun Metropolitan Government51256South KoreaJeong-sun 2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesLess seriousLong-termExpecting temperature rise higher than the national average(37.380755°, 128.660951°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
519Jeonju Metropolitan Government44194South KoreaJeonju 2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesSeriousShort-termHealth Vulnerability(35.824224°, 127.147953°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
520Mokpo city48534South KoreaMokpo2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesSeriousCurrentAccording to the climate change report which published from the National Weather Service report on December 2012, annual average highest temperature increased region is Mokpo which rises about 2.5℃. Therefore, the operational rate of air conditioning system will increase and the energy consumption and greenhouse gas emission will increase as a consequence.(34.811835°, 126.392166°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
521Mokpo city48534South KoreaMokpo2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesSeriousAccording to the climate change report which published from the National Weather Service report on December 2012, the second half year of 21st century, Mokpo appointed as the biggest reduction in frost days. One day lowest temperature was lower than 0℃ of number of days in year round which Mokpo city’s overall temperature rises and outdoor activities will be restricted due to the temperature changes.(34.811835°, 126.392166°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
522Mokpo city48534South KoreaMokpo2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesCurrentAccording to the climate change report which published from the National Weather Service report on December 2012, Mokpo shows the biggest increase in number of days of heat waves which means that there was many days with temperatures greater than 33℃. Due to the increase of heat waves, vulnerable social classes will become weak as they are unable to adapt to the climate changes.(34.811835°, 126.392166°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
523Muan county55887South KoreaMuan 2015Frequent/Intense RainfallExtremely seriousShort-termIncrease in flood damages including landslide, overflow from the river, and house flooding(34.990454°, 126.481686°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
524Muan county55887South KoreaMuan 2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesSeriousShort-termNegative impact on public health, industries. and ecosystem(34.990454°, 126.481686°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
525Naju City48556South KoreaNaju 2015DroughtExtremely seriousShort-termShortage of drinking water, farming damage, negative impact on ecosystem(35.01606°, 126.710757°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
526Naju City48556South KoreaNaju 2015Frequent/Intense RainfallExtremely seriousShort-termIncrease in flood damages including landslide, overflow from the river, and house flooding(35.01606°, 126.710757°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
527Naju City48556South KoreaNaju 2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesSeriousShort-termNegative impact on public health, industries. and ecosystem(35.01606°, 126.710757°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
528Nonsan city51103South KoreaNonsan2015DroughtSeriousCurrentIncreased livestock mortality - Increased risk of forest fires - Lack of food and water(36.187066°, 127.098745°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
529Nonsan city51103South KoreaNonsan2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesLess seriousMedium-termIncreased yields in the low-temperature region and decreased yields in the high-temperature region. - Increased pest damages - Increased energy demand for cooling - Impact on winter tourism - The worse air pollution in urban areas(36.187066°, 127.098745°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
530Samcheok city51259South KoreaSamcheok2015Sea Level RiseLess seriousLong-termContinuous rise in sea level will cause a submersion of more coastal areas(37.449868°, 129.165206°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
531Samcheok city51259South KoreaSamcheok2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesLess seriousLong-termExpecting temperature rise higher than the national average, which will likely put serious influence on the city’s industry and citizens’ livelihood(37.449868°, 129.165206°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
532Seocheon County51260South KoreaSeocheon-gun2015DroughtLess seriousMedium-termDamge to locals and fishermen(36.080331°, 126.691328°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
533Seocheon County51260South KoreaSeocheon-gun2015Frequent/Intense RainfallMedium-termDamge to locals and fishermen(36.080331°, 126.691328°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
534Seocheon County51260South KoreaSeocheon-gun2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesLess seriousMedium-termDamge to locals and fishermen(36.080331°, 126.691328°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
535Seogwipo city50710South KoreaSeogwipo2015OtherCurrentSea temperature and sea level rises triggered by climate change will lead to changes in eco-system in Jeju, which also largely influences its fishery industry.(33.25412°, 126.560076°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
536Seogwipo city50710South KoreaSeogwipo2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesSeriousMedium-termMore hot days are expected specially in summer(33.25412°, 126.560076°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
537Seogwipo city50710South KoreaSeogwipo2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesSeriousMedium-termDays of heat wave are expected to reach 140 in 2041-2070, more than double compared to the last 30 years.(33.25412°, 126.560076°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
538Shinan Metropolitan Government48558South KoreaShinan2015Frequent/Intense RainfallSeriousCurrentProblems caused by heavy rain with typhoon arise very often. In the resent 3years, Shinan city has been heavily damaged or destroyed. During the last 20years, the heavy rain damaged many official structures and vessels.(36.075651°, 120.412392°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
539Shinan Metropolitan Government48558South KoreaShinan2015OtherSeriousCurrentIncreased risk of plentiful water resource(36.075651°, 120.412392°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
540Shinan Metropolitan Government48558South KoreaShinan2015Sea Level RiseSeriousMedium-termSea level will setup continuously. Although the current flood risk will reduce, we will consider low areas along with the setup sea level in 2020.(36.075651°, 120.412392°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
541Shinan Metropolitan Government48558South KoreaShinan2015Storms/FloodsLess seriousMedium-termThe amount of precipitation and snow cover along with the cold temperature are lower than any other city in Jeonnam. However, it has wind velocity cause by the typhoon which is the biggest among any other cities.(36.075651°, 120.412392°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
542Shinan Metropolitan Government48558South KoreaShinan2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesSeriousCurrentIncreased electricity use(36.075651°, 120.412392°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
543Sunchang County55208South KoreaSunchang 2015DroughtSeriousShort-termDrinking water shortages and damage to agriculture, ecosystem effects(35.374414°, 127.137597°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
544Sunchang County55208South KoreaSunchang 2015Frequent/Intense RainfallSeriousShort-termLandslides, river flooding, flooding homes, etc(35.374414°, 127.137597°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
545Sunchang County55208South KoreaSunchang 2015OtherSeriousShort-termIncreased damage due to dust(35.374414°, 127.137597°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
546City of Dar es Salaam35893United Republic of TanzaniaDar es SalaamC402015Frequent/Intense RainfallLess seriousShort-termChanges and rainfall pattern resulting into more hot days.(-6.792354°, 39.208328°)(-6.369028°, 34.888822°)
547Tongyeong city48488South KoreaTongYeong2015Frequent/Intense RainfallSeriousCurrentDue to geographical characteristics, the fishing industry is advanced and there are abundant fishes. They are expecting seasonal changes of precipitation will significantly influence the fishing industries. Changes of catch and kinds of fishes will be influenced by the climate change.(34.854423°, 128.433182°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
548Tongyeong city48488South KoreaTongYeong2015OtherLess seriousMedium-termAs the nature of fishing industry, the rise of water temperature will significantly influence the kinds of primary fishes and eventually the industry will have influences. Furthermore, there will be economical loss for that changes.(34.854423°, 128.433182°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
549Uljin county50716South KoreaUljin 2015DroughtSeriousCurrentWater shortage due to low precipitation(36.993066°, 129.400419°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
550Uljin county50716South KoreaUljin 2015Temperature Increase/HeatwavesSeriousCurrentOzone layer destruction leads to consistent increase in temperature.(36.993066°, 129.400419°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)

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Risks from climate change identified and reported by city governments. Includes a list of the anticipated effects of climate change, timescale, and seriousness

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