Anindya Phani

Sleep Above the Flood Exhausted, my moth sleeps on a bed surrounded by floodwater that has entered her home. The room remains familiar—its furniture, belongings, and memories intact—yet the rising water has transformed a place of comfort into a fragile refuge. In Kolkata, recurring floods have become an increasingly common part of life, forcing residents to adapt to conditions once considered exceptional. This photograph reflects the quiet reality of living with climate uncertainty, where rest, safety, and routine persist despite disruption. It speaks to the resilience of those who continue to find belonging and shelter in a home that is repeatedly challenged by the water that returns each

Kolkata, India