India Observers

 The recent wave of train cancellations across India due to heavy rains and high winds underscores both the vulnerability of our transport infrastructure to extreme weather events and the pressing need for resilient contingency planning. Indian Railways, as the backbone of our public transportation, is often on the front lines of such challenges, ensuring both passenger safety and timely communication. By advising travelers to check updates through the IRCTC and NTES platforms, they aim to mitigate the frustration of unexpected delays. The announcement of full refunds and assistance for rebooking shows a commendable customer-centered approach, but it’s evident that weather-driven disruptions are testing our systems more frequently than ever. This ongoing situation also calls attention to a larger issue: the growing impact of climate change on essential infrastructure. Each year, seasonal cyclones and monsoon rains become more unpredictable, straining the responsiveness and adaptabi...