Bangladesh, Aug. 5 -- Although the monsoon season is at its peak, the familiar rain-soaked landscape is largely missing in Ishwardi, Pabna. Fields that are usually flooded with rainwater now rely on irrigation, reflecting a growing challenge for Aman rice cultivation.

Farmers say seasonal rainfall has steadily declined over the past few years, forcing them to depend on groundwater instead of natural rainfall. Agricultural experts believe this trend is a clear sign of climate change, which is increasing temperatures, putting pressure on groundwater resources, and threatening farming and rural livelihoods.

A visit to different parts of the upazila found farmers preparing land with irrigation, while only a limited number had started trans...