India has witnessed its wettest Might in 125 years, with torrential rains arriving properly forward of the same old monsoon season. Sometimes anticipated in early June, the monsoon arrived early this yr, flooding cities throughout the nation. Pushed by a temperature distinction between the Indian Ocean and the Asian subcontinent, the seasonal rains account for practically 70 p.c of India’s annual rainfall. However additionally they convey recurring floods, landslides and widespread disruption, notably in city areas. Now, local weather change is intensifying the monsoon’s affect, pushing India’s already fragile infrastructure past its capability. FRANCE 24’s Théo Prouvost and Lisa Gamonet report.
