India's devastating monsoon season is a sign of things to come, as climate and poor planning combine

India’s devastating monsoon season is a sign of things to come

Sanjay Chauhan witnessed monsoon rains lash down over his home and farm in the Indian Himalayas this year with a magnitude and intensity he’s never experienced before.

Climate Change, Poor Planning Make India’s Monsoon Season Devastating

Sanjay Chauhan witnessed monsoon rains lash down over his home and farm in the Indian Himalayas this year with a magnitude and intensity he's never experienced before. "Buildings have collapsed, roads are broken, there were so many landslides including one that has destroyed a large part of my orchard," said the 56-year-old farmer, who lives in the town of Shimla in Himachal Pradesh. "I have not seen anything like this." The devastation of this …

India's devastating monsoon season is a sign of things to come, as climate and poor planning combine

The monsoon season in India this year has caused significant devastation, with hundreds of deaths and billions of dollars in property damage. Climate change is making the rain more extreme in the region, but the damage is also exacerbated by developers ignoring environmental regulations and building codes. Unregulated development has led to increased soil erosion and disrupted natural drainage systems. Governments at the state and national level…

India's devastating monsoon season is a sign of things to come, as climate and poor planning combine

BENGALURU, India (AP) -- Sanjay Chauhan witnessed monsoon rains lash down over his home and farm in the Indian Himalayas this year with a magnitude and intensity he's never experienced before.

India's devastating monsoon season is a sign of things to come, as climate and poor planning combine

BENGALURU, India (AP) — Sanjay Chauhan witnessed monsoon rains lash down over his home and farm in the Indian Himalayas this year with a magnitude and intensity he’s never experienced […]

India's devastating monsoon season is a sign of things to come, as climate and poor planning combine

BENGALURU, India (AP) — Sanjay Chauhan witnessed monsoon rains lash down over his home and farm in the Indian Himalayas this year with a magnitude and intensity he's never experienced before.