India’s beloved Alphonso mango is facing one of its toughest seasons in years. Unseasonal rains, freezing temperatures and extreme heatwaves have badly damaged mango orchards across Ratnagiri, slashing production of the iconic Hapus mango. But weather is only half the story. Ongoing geopolitical tensions and shipping disruptions in the Middle East are making exports slower and more expensive, pushing prices even higher. As climate chaos and global conflict collide, India’s King of Fruits is battling a silent crisis threatening both farmers and mango lovers worldwide.