A rain festival with no rain: the Indian farmers bracing for a 'super' El Niño as monsoon arrives late

The Raja festival in Odisha took place from 14 to 16 June, but the monsoon arrived late this year. Farmers in Laxmipur sowed seeds under clear skies as a "super" El Niño threatens crops. Many families now fear debt, as experts said this weather cycle often leads to weak, uneven rainfall.