India, Aug. 24 -- Monsoon has always been an important part of life in India, especially for those who depend on farming. Earlier, it followed a fairly steady pattern, allowing people to plan around it. That consistency is harder to find now. Rain often arrives in short, intense bursts or is delayed for weeks. Some areas flood, while others stay dry longer than expected. The season has become less reliable, and that change is affecting many lives. For India's marginalised communities, it is devastation.

The Weight of Unpredictability

A warmer atmosphere is changing how rain behaves. It pours heavily in short bursts, then disappears for long stretches. Systems built for earlier patterns, for instance drains, embankments, and irrigation, ...