Natural-disaster risk in Bahrain
In Bahrain, the leading natural-disaster exposures are drought, extreme heat, earthquake. The safest city for disasters is Madīnat Ḩamad (safety 75/100). Risk is modelled from real USGS counts of magnitude-4.5+ earthquakes within 300 km since 1980 plus Köppen climate zones and cyclone/subduction geography.
Safest cities in Bahrain from natural disasters
- Madīnat Ḩamad — safety 75/100, main risk drought
- Ar Rifā‘ — safety 75/100, main risk drought
- Jidd Ḩafş — safety 74/100, main risk drought
- Dār Kulayb — safety 74/100, main risk drought
- Madīnat ‘Īsá — safety 74/100, main risk drought
- Sitrah — safety 73/100, main risk drought
- Manama — safety 73/100, main risk drought
- Al Muharraq — safety 70/100, main risk drought
FAQ
Is Bahrain safe from natural disasters?
Across 8 cities in Bahrain, the highest average exposure is drought (5.0/5). Safest city: Madīnat Ḩamad (safety 75/100).
What natural disasters affect Bahrain?
By modelled average tier: drought 5.0/5; extreme heat 4.0/5; earthquake 3.1/5; wildfire 2.0/5; flooding 1.8/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 1.0/5; extreme cold / winter 1.0/5; tsunami 1.0/5.
Which city in Bahrain is safest from natural disasters?
Madīnat Ḩamad, with the lowest combined hazard exposure in our data.