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2016 - Cities Climate Hazards

Row numberOrganisationAccount NoCountryCity Short NameC40Reporting Year Climate hazards​Magnitude of impactImpact description​a) Asset or serviceb) Asset or servicec) Asset or serviceCity LocationCountry Location
1651City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402016Tropical stormSeriousTropical storms can disrupt mobility, damage buildings and assets in the community and disrupt the power supply to homes and buildings.TransportWaterEnergy(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1652Ville de Montreal35894CanadaMontreal2016Lightning/thunderstormLess seriousHealth and communityResidentialCommerical(45.5086699°, -73.5539925°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
1653City of Warsaw31185PolandWarsawC402016Extreme hot daysSeriousEnergyHealth and communityEmergency services(52.2296756°, 21.0122287°)(51.919438°, 19.145136°)
1654City of Durban35863South AfricaDurbanC402016Storm surgeSeriousDurban has experienced unprecedented storm surge this century with high damage costsCommercialTransportEmergency services(-29.8586804°, 31.0218404°)(-30.559482°, 22.937506°)
1655Prefeitura de Sorocaba50383BrazilSorocaba2016Vector-borne diseaseExtremely serioushealthHealth and communityEmergency services(-23.4774899°, -47.4220615°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
1656City of Paris31175FranceParisC402016Severe windLess seriousbuildings, parks and roads deteriorations, potential casualtiesTransportResidentialFood and Agriculture(48.856614°, 2.3522219°)(46.227638°, 2.213749°)
1657Suwon City44185South KoreaSuwon 2016Heat waveSeriousHealth and communityEnergyFood and agriculture(37.2635727°, 127.0286009°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1658City of Cleveland35859USACleveland2016Rain stormLess seriousFrom 1956 to 2012, the average annual precipitation in Cleveland increased by 25.8%. During the fall, the increase was greater at 57.4%. Heavy rain and lake effect snow are expected to increase. This may cause flooding, combined sewer overflows, a reduction in river and stream quality, and higher maintenance costs.WaterHealth and communityFood and agriculture(41.49932°, -81.6943605°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1659City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402016Heat waveLess seriousMight effect vulnerable groups such as elderly people.Health and community(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
1660City of Burlington2430USABurlington2016Rain stormSeriousIncreased risk of rivers flooding. Increased risk of runoff water containing pollutants and contaminants into Lake Champlain and other surrounding bodies of water. Contaminants and pollutants may contribute to algae bloom issues within surrounding bodies of water. Structural damage from rain storms is also a concern. During Hurricane Irene in 2011, heavy rain storms damaged the city's bike path, several key businesses, and 63 residential homes.WaterFood and agricultureHealth and community(44.4758825°, -73.212072°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1661City of Goiânia42123BrazilGoiânia2016Heat wave(-16.6868912°, -49.2647943°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
1662Comune di Ferrara36286ItalyFerrara2016Rain stormSeriousheavy and sudden rainfalls impact on mobility damage trees houses and other infrastructure.TransportResidentialEmergency services(44.8357395°, 11.6189949°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
1663City of Baltimore35853USABaltimore2016Severe windLess seriousEnergyEmergency services(39.2903848°, -76.6121893°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1664Stadt Zürich35449SwitzerlandStadt Zürich2016Rain stormSeriousIntense rainfalls are heavy rain events that reach or exceed minimum heights of rain in a specific period of time (for Zurich 5mm of rain in the period of time of 5 minutes). Under the impact of climate change intense rainfalls will increase in summer, autumn and winter. The consequence of this are short-term floodings of the alluvial river Sihl (on of the largest flood risk areas of Switzerland).Health and communityResidentialFood and agriculture(47.3686498°, 8.5391825°)(46.818188°, 8.227512°)
1665City of Goiânia42123BrazilGoiânia2016Drought(-16.6868912°, -49.2647943°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
1666City of Columbus43910USAColumbus2016Other: Seasonal precipitationSeriousAs temperatures warm and precipitation increases, the form and timing of precipitation will likely change. The number of days dry enough to plant crops in the spring may be reduced and the potential for rain on semi-frozen ground may increase. Likely to see increased infrastructure and property damage due to extreme weather.EnergyWaterTransport(39.9611755°, -82.9987942°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1667City of Vancouver20113CanadaVancouverC402016Extreme hot daysSeriousIncreased morbidity and mortality of vulnerable populationsHealth and communityEmergency servicesEducation(49.261226°, -123.1139268°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
1668City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402016Rain stormSeriousSee flash/surface flood aboveResidentialCommericalWater(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1669Tokyo Metropolitan Government31111JapanTokyoC402016Extreme hot days(35.6896342°, 139.6921007°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
1670City of Boston35268USABostonC402016Heat waveExtremely seriousThe Union of Concerned Scientists estimate that the number of days over 90 degrees F will rise from the 1961-1990 average of 10 per year to 25-39 days per year by the 2040-2060 time period. The number of days over 100 degrees will also start to rise from the 1961-1990 average of 1. Coupled with higher humidity and amplified by the urban heat island effect, this will produce more frequent and more intense heat waves and threaten the health of vulnerable populations and strain energy and transportation infrastructure.Health and communityEmergency servicesResidential(42.3584308°, -71.0597732°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1671City of Sydney31114AustraliaSydneyC402016Forest fireSeriousAn increase in bushfire weather conditions across the Greater Sydney Region could lead to business interruption and economic loss within the local government area due to interrupted accessibility in and out the City and strain on resources and services. This risk addresses bushfires continuing to cause extensive property and infrastructure damage across the Greater Sydney Region with cascading impacts on the local government area, including:  Damage to the transport network delaying or stranding CBD workers.  Limited availability of emergency response and social services within the CBD due to transfer of capacity to regional disaster zones.  Decrease in tourism due to reduced appeal of attraction on Sydney’s fringe.  Reduced productivity and economic loss due to CBD workers and local government area workforce taking leave to volunteer or defend property.  Contaminated water supply.Health and communityTransportEmergency services(-33.8674869°, 151.2069902°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
1672Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region31169Hong KongHong KongC402016Rain stormLess seriousThe increased frequency of rain storm poses a threat to our transport, emergency services and education.TransportEmergency servicesEducation(22.2880809°, 114.1398015°)(22.396428°, 114.109497°)
1673City of Los Angeles10894USALos AngelesC402016Extreme hot daysExtremely seriousEnergyEmergency servicesHealth and community(34.0522342°, -118.2436849°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1674City of Warsaw31185PolandWarsawC402016DroughtSeriousWaterHealth and communityFood and agriculture(52.2296756°, 21.0122287°)(51.919438°, 19.145136°)
1675Ville de Montreal35894CanadaMontreal2016Flash/surface floodSeriousResidentialCommericalTransport(45.5086699°, -73.5539925°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
1676City of San Francisco31182USASan FranciscoC402016DroughtExtremely seriousWaterCommericalResidential(37.7749295°, -122.4194155°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1677Comune di Ferrara36286ItalyFerrara2016Heat waveExtremely seriousprolonged hot temperature during summer that may cause seriuos health problems in vulnerable citizen but not only.Health and communityFood and agricultureEnergy(44.8357395°, 11.6189949°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
1678Comune di Bologna36274ItalyBologna2016Drought(44.4856087°, 11.3547975°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
1679City of Denver32550USADenver2016Extreme hot daysSeriousDenver does not have a large percentage of homes with air conditioning. Extreme hot days of longer duration tax the energy systems and health of our at risk communities.EnergyHealth and communityWater(39.737567°, -104.9847179°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1680Comune di Torino35886ItalyTorino2016River floodSeriousSince the last flood event have already been made important interventions along the river courses in order to mitigate the magnitudeTransportCommericalHealth and community(45.1006374°, 7.6680046°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
1681City of Toronto31117CanadaTorontoC402016Extreme hot daysSeriousToronto's climate is getting warmer – it is expected that by 2040, the number of hot days exceeding 30 degrees Celsius will increase threefold, from 20 to 66 days. The potential impact of extreme heat on morbidity and mortality is concerning, in particular for vulnerable populations including those with pre-existing illness (e.g. cardiovascular disease), infants and young children, the elderly, the marginally housed, homeless and people who work outside. An increase in the number of hot days will also exacerbate the need for air conditioning placing a greater burden on the electrical system which could result in a potential brownout or blackout affecting thousands of Toronto residents. Infrastructure implications include buckling and melting of highways and roads, mechanical failures, delays in travel times for commuters and the goods and services sector affecting supply and demand.EnergyHealth and communityEmergency services(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
1682City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402016Heat waveLess seriousIncrease in mean temperatures of 4.2 - 5.9 F by 2050s. increase in temperature of hottest days 6.5F.Health and communityEnergyTransport(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1683Comune di Venezia36254ItalyVeneziaC402016SubsidenceLess serious[sintetizzato da Mosevenezia.it] Subsidence in the lagoon area has natural and man-made components: one natural and one man-made. In the last century natural compnents have caused 4cm level loss while the anthropogenic component (due to whitdrawal of groundwater - now almost stopped since 1970) provided an average lowering of the ground more than 12cm.CommericalResidential(45.4332515°, 12.3210704°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
1684City of St Louis35393USASt Louis2016Rain stormSeriousClimate change's affect of more frequent severe weather patterns is well noted, this would likely cause increased rainfall which would result in more frequent rainstormsWaterFood and agriculture(38.6270025°, -90.1994042°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1685City of Oslo14088NorwayOsloC402016Flash/surface floodSeriousResidentialWaterTransport(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
1686City of St Louis35393USASt Louis2016Severe windLess seriousWind is controlled by changes in atmospheric pressure. Increasing temperature can cause extreme variations in air pressure, which increases the likelihood of stronger winds. Severe wind is aslso an indicator of severe storms and severe weather that are instigated by climate change. Severe winds mean great property damage costs and threats to human wellbeing.TransportResidentialCommerical(38.6270025°, -90.1994042°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1687Stadt Zürich35449SwitzerlandStadt Zürich2016DroughtSeriousFor the future, climate models indicate the increasing risk of droughts in summer: - drought causes low water, which leads to an increased concentration of pollutants in water (effect on the quality of the drinking water). - drought leads to reduced plant growth, early leaf litter, twig blight and a shortened life of plants. - drought leads to soil drying (decrease of water absorption and water storage capacity of the soil). - Maintenance and irrigation needs of the green areas will rise leading to higher costs.Health and communityWaterFood and agriculture(47.3686498°, 8.5391825°)(46.818188°, 8.227512°)
1688Roma Capitale31110ItalyRoma C402016Extreme hot daysSeriousHealth and communityCommericalEnergy(41.8723889°, 12.4801802°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
1689City of Vancouver20113CanadaVancouverC402016DroughtLess seriousIncreased water restrictions. Changes to reservoir infrastructureWaterHealth and community(49.261226°, -123.1139268°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
1690Gemeente Rotterdam31179NetherlandsRotterdamC402016Water-borne diseaseLess seriousimpact on human health from water-borne infectionsHealth and communityWaterFood and agriculture(51.9163716°, 4.4509382°)(52.132633°, 5.291266°)
1691Mexico City31172MexicoMexico CityC402016Forest fireSerious60% of the Mexico City territory is rural area and preservation land. Forest fires can adversely affect the air quality in the city.Health and communityFood and agricultureEmergency services(19.4326077°, -99.133208°)(23.634501°, -102.552784°)
1692Comune di Torino35886ItalyTorino2016Extreme hot days(45.1006374°, 7.6680046°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
1693City of Los Angeles10894USALos AngelesC402016Storm surge(34.0522342°, -118.2436849°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1694City of Vancouver20113CanadaVancouverC402016Insect infestationSeriousLoss of green infrastructureHealth and communityFood and agriculture(49.261226°, -123.1139268°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
1695Comune di Venezia36254ItalyVeneziaC402016Rain stormSeriousIn recent years and more generally over the last three decades the frequency and intensity of heavy rain events has increased . Sometimes these have as a consequence a flash flooding , other times they have a slight impact but still be taken into account.TransportFood and agricultureEmergency services(45.4332515°, 12.3210704°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
1696Ville de Montreal35894CanadaMontreal2016Heavy snowLess seriousEmergency servicesTransportHealth and community(45.5086699°, -73.5539925°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
1697City of St Louis35393USASt Louis2016River floodExtremely seriousClimate change's affect on more frequent severe weather patterns is well noted, this would likely cause increased rainfall during shorter periods, leading to floodsResidentialCommericalTransport(38.6270025°, -90.1994042°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1698Greater Manchester35898United KingdomManchester2016Flash/surface floodSeriousFlooding stand out as one of the key weather and climate threats to the conurbation, not just in the future but also in the present day. Indeed, evidence from the EcoCities project suggests that flooding has been the most prominent hazard facing GM over recent decades, and that surface water flooding is superseding fluvial flooding (from main rivers) as the most common type of event (Carter and Lawson 2011). Although fluvial flooding is relatively uncommon in GM, given the location of key assets and infrastructures within Flood Zones and the high consequences of related impacts should they occur, the associated risks remain high. In addition to the damage flooding causes to buildings and infrastructure, flooding also brings knock-on secondary impacts which must be recognised. One example is the effect of flood damage to people’s homes, and the subsequent psychological stress that this can cause flood victims.TransportEnergyEmergency services(53.4575955°, -2.1578377°)(55.378051°, -3.435973°)
1699City of Boston35268USABostonC402016Flash/surface floodExtremely seriousDue to changes in ocean current and other dynamic factors, sea-level rise in Boston (and in the Northeast U.S. generally) is likely to be higher than the global average. A two-foot rise in sea level will turn the current 100-year flood into a 3-year flood. A six-foot rise in sea level will cause regular inundation of several areas of Boston.CommericalResidentialTransport(42.3584308°, -71.0597732°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1700Comune di Venezia36254ItalyVeneziaC402016Coastal floodExtremely seriousBy this we mean to Venice in particular flooding of the ancient city due to the phenomena of high tides, with a constantly increasing annual rate of important events (>110cm) with an important share (12%) of the ancient city flooded. as well as the frequency of >140 events with 59% of the city flooded.CommericalResidentialTransport(45.4332515°, 12.3210704°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)

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In 2016, cities reported over 2,000 climate hazards that are impacting their cities. Globally, cities are reporting that health and community will be most impacted by climate change.

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