Landscapes of Loss: The Story of an Indian Drought by Kavitha Iyer is a powerful work of reportage that examines the human cost of drought in India. Through grounded storytelling, it brings attention to the lives of farmers, families, and communities shaped by water scarcity, crop failure, and uncertainty.
Thoughtful and urgent, this book offers readers a clear-eyed look at climate stress, rural distress, and the systems that make hardship worse. If you are interested in contemporary Indian non-fiction, social issues, and compassionate journalism, Landscapes of Loss is an eye-opening and deeply relevant read.
