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Living by the sun, losing to the rain: life in Marakkanam’s salt pans in T.N.

India Latest News: Top National Headlines Today & Breaking News | The Hindu Jul 22, 2026 · 4:55 AM 👁 0 views ❤ 0 likes

For salt pan workers, the weather forms the basis of their livelihood: long, hot days take a toll on their body but allow them to earn, while spells of rain offer relief but mean wages are lost. Climate change is making their occupation increasingly precarious but help from the government remains limited

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Living by the sun, losing to the rain: life in Marakkanam’s salt pans in T.N.

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