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extreme-heat Extreme Heat Risk in Beirut, Lebanon

Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10

Risk: 9Historical: 2

Key Risk Factors

  • High risk rating for Beirut based on ThinkHazard (Extreme heat)
  • 2 events on record in proximity
  • History of dangerous heat waves and extreme temperatures

Peak season: June-September

Last significant event: Extreme Cold/Winter Storms - Lebanon (2015-02-12)

Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats

1
Chicago, IL
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
Houston, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
3
Phoenix, AZ
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
4
Philadelphia, PA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
5
Dallas, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
6
Las Vegas, NV
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
7
Tucson, AZ
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
8
Mesa, AZ
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
9
Mumbai, India
Risk: 9Historical: 10
10
Shanghai, China
Risk: 9Historical: 10
Beirut is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.

How Beirut Compares

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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Beirut

Extreme Cold/Winter Storms - Lebanon

February 11, 2015 — WARNING

Impact data not available

Extreme Cold/Winter Storm - Lebanon

January 11, 2015 — WARNING

Impact data not available

Extreme Heat Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Stay hydrated — drink water regularly even if you don’t feel thirsty
  • 2.Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours (10 AM – 4 PM)
  • 3.Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
  • 4.Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning
  • 5.Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle

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How this data is built

Beirut, Lebanon extreme heat risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live extreme heat monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.

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