The Tea Association of India warns of a potential 50% drop in tea production in Assam and West Bengal due to insufficient rainfall. Tea Board of India data reveals a significant decline in production, exacerbated by below-average rainfall in key tea-growing regions. The shortfall in production, coupled with a lack of price recovery, poses a severe challenge to the industry. Wilting tea bushes indicate further crop loss if immediate rainfall is not received. Additionally, regulatory challenges, including new FSSAI regulations, add to the industry’s woes, calling for concerted efforts to address the crisis.