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Erratic Monsoons Challenge Indian Farmers

Climate change disrupts traditional rain patterns, threatening crops and livelihoods.

  • Farmers face unpredictable rainfall, alternating between intense flooding and dry spells.
  • Climate change has led to fewer rainy days but more extreme weather events.
  • Agricultural debt and crop failures have resulted in increased farmer suicides.
  • Experts recommend localized weather forecasts and climate-resilient crops.
  • Some farmers are adapting by altering planting schedules and using new forecasting methods.
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