… fever, Dengue fever, Chikungunya fever, tick- borne encephalitis. Trees and shrubs will die due to spread of pests and plant pathogens. 1 metre sea level rise in central London will flood areas next to the Thames. Sewers will overflow to a depth of 2 metres in parts of the City during heavy rainfall. Average temperature rises of 50C (plus 5-100C urban heat island effect) in summer…
… with heatwaves lasting 3 weeks. Heat related mortality will rise by 540% compared with year 2000. Demand will outstrip water supply by 150%. Water shortages and bans on non-essential water use will be frequent. Central London protected from Thames flooding Heavy rainfall does not overload sewers. City’s built environment remains cool despite rising temperatures. Health services manage…
… heat related health conditions. Water conservation measures balance supply with demand. Water is treated as a precious resource. Surveillance programmes will enable health services to deal with increased disease risk. Resilient planting will keep the City green. Best case by 2080 W or st ca se by 20 80 The City will experience hotter drier summers, warmer wetter winters…
… with higher temperatures. Public Health interventions to combat heat stress. Flood Defence improvements. Urban greening to absorb rainwater before it gets to the sewers. Building designs which prioritise water conservation. Water footprint management. Climate Action Strategy 2020-2027 15…
… and heat resistant materials Reduce the risk of flooding through developing sustainable rain and surface water management policies, resulting in a connected system of water recycling, sustainable urban draining and rainwater management measures Strengthen our planning guidance on climate resilience measures for new developments Work with our partners to create a more climate resilient…