Beyond the Floods: The Hidden Public Health Crisis of Heavy Rainfall in India
India’s monsoon season brings more than floods—it also triggers a surge in waterborne diseases, mental health challenges, and public health emergencies.
India’s monsoon season brings more than floods—it also triggers a surge in waterborne diseases, mental health challenges, and public health emergencies.
Photo Credit: Antara Mrinal Clear Cut Climate DeskNew Delhi, UPDATED: Oct 11, 2025 11:25 ISTWritten By: Antara Mrinal In years when La Niña develops in the Pacific Ocean, India’s weather patterns are different: the southwest monsoon brings rainfall that is often average to above average for much of the country, but can also stall, cluster or return…