Can Plants Predict Rain? The Science Behind Nature's Monsoon Signals

The arrival of the monsoon in India is more than just a change in weather. It is a season of anticipation. Farmers scan the skies, children wait for the first showers, and city dwellers hope for relief from the relentless summer heat.  While modern weather apps and meteorological departments provide detailed forecasts today, people once relied on nature itself to predict rain.  For centuries, communities around the world have observed plants, animals, and insects for clues about changing weather. Among these natural indicators, certain plants are believed to possess an uncanny ability to se...