Our monsoon is becoming increasingly unpredictable, with shifts in onset and withdrawal disrupting traditional rain patterns.

According to experts, climate change is delaying monsoon arrival in some regions and accelerating retreat in others.

This shift is affecting agriculture, water resources, and livelihoods, particularly in rural India.

States like Kerala and Maharashtra have witnessed erratic rainfall, while parts of eastern India are seeing prolonged dry spells.

The changing patterns also raise the risk of extreme weather events such as floods and droughts.

Urgent adaptation measures and climate resilient infrastructure are essential to help India navigate the growing threat of a climate altered monsoon system.