"But I have nothing more. And with the rain, I fear I will have even less, if that is possible." This reflects a desolate perspective as families face overwhelming economic pressure.
"Families will find any means of survival. The first and most obvious way is to give their daughters away in marriage in exchange for money." This underscores the desperation leading to an increase in child marriages.
"Before the 2022 rains, there was no such need to get girls married so young in our area." This statement highlights the shift in social norms due to economic insecurity.
"This has led to a new trend of 'monsoon brides'...child marriage has spiked in villages in Dadu district, one of the worst-hit areas." This points to the direct impact of natural disasters on child marriage practices.
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