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202161 minGdocumentary

Hailstorm

202161 minGdocumentary

A freak hailstorm devastates farmers in the Narmada valley of central India, where groundwater levels are critically low.

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A freak hailstorm devastates farmers in the Narmada valley of central India, where groundwater levels are critically low.

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Shobhit Jaindirector

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Farmers in the Narmada valley face severe challenges due to low groundwater levels. A freak hailstorm strikes this central Indian region over four seasons. The film documents their struggle for survival amid changing climate conditions. It illustrates the difficulties farmers encounter in balancing their livelihoods against the pressures of global capitalism. The narrative unfolds the harsh impacts of climate events on their daily lives and agricultural practices.

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