ABSTRACT

Climate change is happening; no one is debating that fact anymore even though the reasons for change in climate (i.e. natural or anthropogenic) might be still debatable! Natural hazards are increasing as can be observed from fl oods, famine and intensity and number of hurricanes in the U.S., increased famine in Africa. This is not only causing loss of property, but is also increasing diseases (in the affected areas) and adding to the economic burden.