Rajasthan's Staple 'Desert Berry' Nearly Disappears Due To Unusual Weather

Ker and Sangri, also known as the "desert berry", is integral to any Rajasthani thaali. It grows on the Khejri tree and on the Ker plant

A fruit staple to Rajasthan that grows in the state's western arid regions is under threat from unusual weather phenomena, which experts say could be linked to climate change.

Ker and Sangri, also known as the "desert berry", is integral to any Rajasthani thaali. It grows on the Khejri tree and on the Ker plant.

The Khejri tree is considered a lifeline of the desert; it is worshipped by locals because the tree can still grow where there is no water and its fruit is packed with nutrition.

But this year's unusual rainfall in Rajasthan has affected the tree's growth.