The meteorologists measure following average parameters to find out region's climate: temperature, precipitation, air pressure, humidity, and number of sunshine days. The latitude of area significantly affects its climate shaped by amount of solar energy it receives. The temperature significantly differs in areas near equator and areas closer to poles. Thus, geographical location also influences the way of life. People living in plains are normally engaged in agriculture while people residing in coastal areas prefer fishing, tourism and trade.

Nevertheless, abnormal temperature of earth causes global warming and increases greenhouse gases which generate extreme weather and causes hurricanes, droughts and relentless floods. The lack of precipitation over a long time causes droughts, and the precipitation in excess during short span of time causes floods which generate huge economic losses in terms of disrupting economic activities, damaging infrastructure and public property, and causing huge loss of life. It also affects global and domestic supply chain by destroying networks and logistics.

The flood disaster reduces agricultural and industrial productivity causing rise in poverty and unemployment. Further violent weather events caused by higher temperature affect eco-system, disturb biodiversity, and push us to move far beyond the stable conditions specially during hotter and drier summers and allow climate change to shape how we live.

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