Decline in water quality and irregular rainfall patterns
In borokiri, one clear climate-change-induced impact is the decline in water quality. This is something I have personally witnessed while living there. The water from wells and boreholes is often polluted, and in some cases it tastes salty, smells and even has colour which is a clear indication that the water composition has been altered. It cannot be used for cooking or bathing or drinking, this water does not form lather, and at some point it becomes almost useless. As a result, people only use the water for flushing toilets. To cope with this, community members buy water from other nearby areas where the water is still usable, even though this costs extra money and effort.
Another climate-change-induced impact in my community is irregular rainfall patterns. In the past, farming followed clear planting seasons, but rainfall has now become unpredictable. This affects crop yields and makes farming more difficult. When harvests are poor, food becomes scarce, prices rise in the market, and food security is threatened. In response, people have no option but to continue buying food at whatever price it is available, even when it becomes expensive.