Chennai

India
Commissioner Gagandeep Singh Bedi, Elected

City Snapshot

Population: Mayor's Jurisdiction

7.6 million people

Area: Mayor's Jurisdiction

426 km2

Annual Rainfall

1549 mm/year

Average Temperature

28.8 °C

GDP (US Dollars)

$58 Billion

* Bar graph maximums are derived from the C40 Member with the greatest value in each category. An indicator ( ) also displays the average of all C40 Member cities for additional context.

Compact of Mayors Phases Complete

Reflects 2016 data. Progress toward compliance with the Compact is further recognised by the new Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy.

Climate Risks

Type Hazard Severity Action Taken
Flood River Flood Serious
Flood Flash or surface flood Serious
Water Scarcity Drought Serious
Storm Rain Storm Serious
Flood Coastal Flood Less Serious
Extreme Temperature - Hot Heat Wave Serious
Insects and Microrganisms Vector-borne Disease Serious
  • Not specified or under consideration
  • Recognized, but not currently being considered
  • Currently in effect and being piloted
  • Currently in effect at a significant scale across most of the city
  • Currently in effect (city-wide)

Mayoral Powers

  • own and operate
  • set and enforce policies
  • budgetary and revenue control
  • set vision
  • Private Buildings
  • Public Buildings
  • Energy Supply
  • Finance & Economy
  • Public Transport
  • City Roads
  • Urban Land Use
  • Waste
  • Water
  • not available
  • not applicable
  • limited powers
  • partial powers
  • strong powers
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