Unprecedented rainfall has caused catastrophic flooding across Northern India, submerging vast swathes of farmland and impacting millions.
Farmers, already burdened by substantial debt, face total crop failure, jeopardizing their livelihoods and food security.
The timing couldn't be worse, as the harvest was imminent, leaving agricultural communities in dire straits.
This crisis further complicates already strained US-India trade negotiations, adding another layer of complexity to the situation.