Impact Of Climate Change on The Agricultural Pattern

Human life is highly influenced by climate. From the point of view of natural resources, extreme climate changes have become more frequent and inconsistent in the last few years. Excessively wet seasons, cold surges, single-day droughts, temperature surges in February and March, etc., constitute the majority of these phenomena. Additionally, we have observed rapid storm developments causing destruction to mature crops. In fact, climate change is an ongoing phenomenon that has come to stay, and it’s time to start taking it seriously. It has significantly affected agricultural practices, which demand reconsideration. Whether it concerns coastal or island dwellers whose habitat is threatened by ocean level rise, farmers who experience inconsistent monsoon or water scarcity, coastal inhabitants who undergo the destructive forces of cyclones, or people subjected to severe droughts, floods, and weather-related diseases—all these individuals have already suffered from the consequences of climate change. Whether it concerns people who fight the consequences of climate change, lose their homes, and migrate to other regions, or people who have been experiencing harsh winters or hot seasons, or those who fight for their homes and heritage in the face of impending environmental doom—all of them are climate change victims. The flood-prone eastern plains of Rajasthan are among the region’s most severely affected by climate change. This region possesses a large amount of arable land, moderate groundwater, and irrigation systems. At the same time, the population density is also high, making this area the most developed in terms of agriculture in Rajasthan. Yet, climate change has caused a series of difficulties in this region, resulting in declining groundwater levels, insufficient yields, and a decrease in food grain production. As a result, in this research paper, I have analysed the aspects of climate change and crop patterns in the flood-affected eastern plains of Rajasthan.