Impact of flooding C40 cities’ healthcare systems

  • By 2050, more than 2,400 hospitals and healthcare facilities in C40 cities could be overwhelmed by flooding.
  • 45% of those healthcare facilities at risk are located in India.

Solutions for cities

  • Incorporate climate risk into urban planning, for example, by limiting the construction of hospitals and other critical infrastructure in high-risk areas.
  • Flood-proof hospitals to protect against sea-level rise, coastal storms and inland flooding.
  • Improve critical system efficiency to build resilience, such as investing in backup energy generators.

WATER SAFE CITIES
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