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- Thousands of workers in coastal Andhra Pradesh rely on salt farming in the Prakasam district for their livelihoods.
- Workers perform manual labor in intense heat and brine, which leads to various physical health problems.
- An extended dry season caused by El Niño has prolonged the harvest, while overproduction has led to a decrease in salt prices.
- These families face significant economic uncertainty as they balance labor-intensive work against the risks of weather and market fluctuations.
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- Impact of ongoing drought conditions on local salt production
- Effect of falling salt prices on worker livelihoods
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