In the salt pans of Marakkanam, Tamil Nadu, workers depend on the sun to earn a living. Long, hot days allow them to produce salt, but the heat takes a toll on their bodies. When rain falls, it brings relief from the scorching temperatures, but it also means lost wages because salt production stops. Climate change is making this balancing act harder. Erratic weather patterns, including unexpected rains and longer heatwaves, are becoming more common. Workers say their occupation is becoming increasingly precarious. Yet help from the government remains limited. Many workers have no alternative sources of income and lack access to support schemes. The traditional salt farming community has been struggling for years, but with climate change accelerating, their future is uncertain. Without better safety nets and adaptive measures, they are left to bear the brunt of changing weather alone.