The floods and climate volatility have severely impacted tea production, with an estimated 8% decline in July and a similar drop expected in August. Submerged tea bushes may take considerable time to recover, affecting livelihoods in Assam's tea-growing regions. Small tea growers, who contribute significantly to production, are particularly vulnerable due to weaker financial buffers. Falling prices and rising costs have created liquidity stress for estates, threatening their economic viability. Export challenges, including geopolitical and logistical issues, further exacerbate the situation, making the industry more susceptible to global market fluctuations.