- The region is now facing a significant new challenge - climate change. MERRA-2 [Climate Indices](https://disc.gsfc.nasa.gov/datasets?page=1&keywords=MERRA-2) from 1980 to 2023 monthly product reveals significant shifts in temperature extremes. The region is witnessing a marked increase in warm days (TX90P) and warm nights (TN90P), alongside a decrease in cool days (TX10P) and cool nights (TN10P). TX90P and TN90P represent the percentage of days when the maximum and minimum temperatures, respectively, exceed the 90th percentile of the baseline period. Conversely, TX10P and TN10P indicate the percentage of days when the maximum and minimum temperatures fall below the 10th percentile. These changes pose particular risks for the area's agricultural workforce and older residents, highlighting the growing impact of climate change on the region. -
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