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and high waves in coastal areas are expected to worsen as sea levels rise. These increasing extremes alone would be enough to tax our current energy infrastructure with an increased likelihood of over-heating and flooding.   The energy transition increases this pressure. As an example, hot weather

exploratory extended time-mean sea-level projections for 2020-2300. Both datasets are offered as shapefiles Further information about these updates can be found in the following UKCP guidance documents: A new factsheet on sea-level rise and storm surge in UKCP summarizes the additional information available

and Nepal, where heavy rainfall events will increasingly trigger land and mudslides. • South Asian coastal ports important for maritime trade face threats from more intense cyclones, storm surges and floods, as well as sea-level rise. Current risks are highest for the Indian ports of Mumbai and Mormugao

. IMPACTS Cities and towns across the UK are already experiencing the impacts of climate change. The negative impacts of climate change for urban areas may include: HEAT Increased energy demand for summer cooling SEA LEVEL RISE Increased risk of coastal flooding HEAVY RAINFALL Increased risk of river

the impacts of climate change. The negative impacts of climate change for urban areas may include: HEAT Increased energy demand for summer cooling SEA LEVEL RISE Increased risk of coastal flooding HEAVY RAINFALL Increased risk of river and surface water flooding HEALTH Increased risk to health from heat

the previous 2023 record, with 2015-2024 also set to be the hottest decade on record. Several other metrics used to monitor our changing climate are included in the report, including greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere, ocean heat content, sea level rise and sea ice extent. A number

SEA LEVEL RISE Increased risk of coastal flooding HEAVY RAINFALL Increased risk of river and surface water flooding HEALTH Increased risk to health from heat stress DROUGHT Risk to water supplies from drought DRAINAGE Increased disruptions to urban drainage system TRANSPORT Increased disruption

cooling SEA LEVEL RISE Increased risk of coastal flooding HEAVY RAINFALL Increased risk of river and surface water flooding HEALTH Increased risk to health from heat stress DROUGHT Risk to water supplies from drought DRAINAGE Increased disruptions to urban drainage system TRANSPORT Increased disruption

for summer cooling SEA LEVEL RISE Increased risk of coastal flooding HEAVY RAINFALL Increased risk of river and surface water flooding HEALTH Increased risk to health from heat stress DROUGHT Risk to water supplies from drought DRAINAGE Increased disruptions to urban drainage system TRANSPORT

. IMPACTS Cities and towns across the UK are already experiencing the impacts of climate change. The negative impacts of climate change for urban areas may include: HEAT Increased energy demand for summer cooling SEA LEVEL RISE Increased risk of coastal flooding HEAVY RAINFALL Increased risk of river