Climate Change Intensifies Challenges for 'Tiger Widows' in Sundarbans

In the Sundarbans delta, thousands of 'tiger widows'—women whose husbands were killed by Bengal tigers—face social stigma, economic hardship, and psychological trauma. Climate change has intensified human-tiger conflicts by shrinking habitats and increasing environmental challenges like rising seas and cyclones. Despite compensation schemes and NGO support, many widows struggle with financial insecurity and rebuilding homes amid frequent natural disasters, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities in this fragile region.