Published: Oct 31, 2025, 13:53 IST | Updated: Oct 31, 2025, 13:53 IST
Mexico: Mexico’s iconic marigold, known as cempasuchil, vital for Day of the Dead celebrations, is under threat due to the climate crisis. Torrential rains, flooding, and prolonged droughts have severely damaged up to half of this year’s crop in major growing areas like Mexico City, Guerrero, and Oaxaca. Farmers face significant losses, struggling with root rot, pests, and rising costs.