Farmers devastated as unrelenting downpours destroy major cash crop: 'I don't know what will happen next'

Farmers devastated as unrelenting downpours destroy major cash crop: 'I don't know what will happen next'

A particularly supercharged monsoon season is bringing an excess of rainfall across many parts of India. For many cotton farmers in the region, this is leading to potential financial disaster.   What's happening? As of late August 2025, the monsoon season in India has been more costly than it has been in years. Characterized by intense, erratic, and record-breaking rainfall, several parts of India have seen widespread flooding. This has led to a…