Floods, Films, and Future Risks

This chapter explores the severe flooding and landslides in northern India due to unprecedented rains, linking the disaster to climate change and urban planning failures. It also contrasts this environmental crisis with a discussion on the simultaneous release of the films 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer,' analyzing their differing artistic styles and cultural impact. The chapter highlights the challenges faced by India's government in managing flood risks while reflecting on broader trends in the film industry.