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.