India’s monsoon turns the nation into a vibrant, misty haven; however, beneath the picturesque greenery lies a period marked by landslides and flash floods,…
1/101. Kedarnath, Uttarakhand | The rainfall in and around Kedarnath is erratic, and intense downpours can lead to landslides that block access roads, leaving pilgrims stranded mid-journey. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
2/102. Char Dham Highways, Uttarakhand | The highways to Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri pass through some of India’s most vulnerable gorges, prompting authorities to halt the pilgrimage during severe weather warnings. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
3/103. Manali-Leh and Srinagar-Leh Highways | While Leh sits in a rain shadow, the access roads from Manali and Srinagar become high-risk corridors during the monsoon, with landslides and slippery surfaces complicating travel. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
4/104. Cherrapunji and Mawsynram, Meghalaya | These towns receive over 10,000 mm of rainfall each year, often engulfed in cloud cover that can turn roads into rivers, erasing the trekking trails visitors come to explore. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
5/105. Darjeeling, West Bengal | The region frequently experiences landslides that can close highways, suspend toy train services, and isolate towns for extended periods, while heavy fog obscures the scenic vistas that attract travelers. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
6/106. Munnar and the Western Ghats, Kerala | Munnar’s picturesque hills endure heavy and continuous monsoon rains, part of a broader trend throughout the Western Ghats that has caused some of India’s most devastating landslides, including Wayanad’s in July 2024. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
7/107. Mumbai and the Konkan Coast, Maharashtra | Severe tides hit Mumbai’s shores while flooding disrupts transport, and weekend treks to nearby forts like Lohagad become perilous due to slick rocks and limited rescue options. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
8/108. Sikkim | The combination of erratic rainfall and mountainous terrain in Sikkim makes it prone to frequent landslides during the heavy monsoon season, with monthly averages of 60 to 70 cm often resulting in flood-like situations. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
9/109. Assam | Interconnected by the Brahmaputra, Barak, and over 50 tributaries, Assam endures annual flooding, with riverbank erosion causing the loss of nearly 8,000 hectares of land each year. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
10/1010. Goa | Turbulent seas and limited water activities strip Goa of its primary attractions during the monsoon, resulting in the dismantling of beach shacks and the cancellation of events due to torrential rain. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
