The Disappearing Balance of Seasons: India’s Climate Chaos

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India’s climate is no longer what it used to be. The balance of seasons we once learned about in school — summer, monsoon, winter — seems to be losing its place. The rains that once knocked at our doors in a predictable rhythm now arrive either uninvited or not at all. In one part of the country, floods swallow homes, roads, and lives; while in another, the sky refuses to send even a drop of relief. The monsoon, once a season of joy, farming, and cool breezes, now feels like a forgotten promise.

In my own state, the heat has become unbearable. Summer is no longer a season — it’s a furnace. Stepping out in the middle of the day feels like standing under a burning spotlight with no escape. The sun, once a gentle symbol of energy and light, now punishes us with rising temperatures that break records every year. And what’s worse? The rain, which we wait for as a savior, comes late, unevenly, or sometimes never at all.

This isn’t just about weather anymore — it’s about life itself. Farmers are helpless watching their crops dry out or rot in unseasonal showers. Daily wage workers have no option but to bear the heat while earning their bread. Children fall sick due to extreme heatwaves, and elderly people suffer quietly, unable to adjust to this aggressive climate change. Power cuts, water scarcity, and health problems have become a routine part of daily life.

We used to say, “It’s raining, must be July,” or “The winters will start after Diwali.” But now, even the months feel confused. The climate no longer follows the calendar; instead, we live with uncertainty. And this change didn’t happen overnight — it’s the outcome of years of neglect, pollution, urban sprawl, deforestation, and overconsumption of natural resources. Nature is reacting, and we are feeling it in every breath we take.

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There are regions in India today where rain hasn't touched the soil for months, and in others, people are forced to leave their homes due to floodwater. The contradiction is shocking, but it's real. The climate change that once seemed like a distant, global concern is now ringing our doorbells every single day.

We must accept this as a wake-up call. If we still continue to live carelessly, the "raining season" may soon become just a nostalgic memory — a chapter in textbooks with no real-life reference. The rising temperatures, dried rivers, erratic rainfalls, and vanishing green spaces are warning signs we can’t afford to ignore.

It’s not too late, but it’s not too early either. The only question now is — will we act before it’s completely beyond repair? Because if we don’t, there may come a time when even remembering a pleasant rainy evening will feel like a luxury of the past.