Impacts of High-Intensity Rainfall on Beneficial Insect Biodiversity

Description

High-Intensity Rainfall in Maharashtra, characterized by increased variability, erratic rainfall, and rising temperatures, have significantly altered the life cycles, distribution, and populations of various insects. Climate change is causing an increased incidence of pest outbreaks, with warmer, humid conditions enabling rapid reproduction and shortening the lifecycles of insects, allowing them to produce more generations in a season. 

Mansoon change is profoundly affecting global food production systems, with implications for food security and agricultural sustainability. Insects, both as pests and beneficial organisms, play a important role in agricultural ecosystems. As the climate continues to change, the dynamics between insects and food production are becoming increasingly complex. This article explores the impacts of Mansoon change on insects' roles in agriculture, the challenges it presents to food production, and the potential opportunities for sustainable insect-based solutions.

Authors

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.20444525

Publication Date: 2026-05-29

Back to publications list


About