Why may Indian farmers consider monsoons a blessing and a curse?

Indian farmers may consider monsoons a blessing because they provide essential water for crops, significantly contributing to agricultural productivity and sustaining livelihoods. However, they can also be a curse due to the unpredictability and intensity of rainfall, which can lead to flooding, soil erosion, and crop damage. This dual nature of monsoons represents the fine balance farmers must navigate between benefiting from the rains and mitigating their adverse effects.