India’s monsoon turns the nation into a verdant, mist-laden haven, yet hidden beneath the picturesque greenery lies a period marked by landslides, flash floods,…
1/101. Kedarnath, Uttarakhand | Rainfall in the Kedarnath region can be erratic; when it occurs, it often instigates landslides, obstructing the sole route to the shrine and leaving pilgrims stranded mid-journey. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
2/102. Char Dham Highways, Uttarakhand | The highways leading to Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri traverse some of the most landslide-prone areas in India, and yatra operations are regularly halted whenever red alerts are issued. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
3/103. Manali-Leh and Srinagar-Leh Highways | Though Leh itself is sheltered from heavy rain, access routes via Manali and Srinagar turn into hazardous zones during the monsoon, leading to landslides and treacherous conditions. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
4/104. Cherrapunji and Mawsynram, Meghalaya | With over 10,000 mm of rainfall each year, these two towns stay enveloped in rainclouds for extended periods, turning roads into rivers and erasing the trekking paths sought after by visitors. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
5/105. Darjeeling, West Bengal | Regular landslides in this region can block highways, disrupt toy train operations, and isolate towns for extended periods, while dense fog obscures the views that attract many tourists. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
6/106. Munnar and the Western Ghats, Kerala | The enchanting hills of Munnar endure relentless monsoon rains, part of a larger trend throughout the Western Ghats that has led to some of India’s most severe landslides, such as Wayanad’s in July 2024. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
7/107. Mumbai and the Konkan Coast, Maharashtra | Mumbai’s coastline faces intense high tides, resulting in severe flooding that disrupts transportation, and weekend treks to nearby forts like Lohagad pose risks due to slippery surfaces and limited access for rescue. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
8/108. Sikkim | Sikkim’s erratic rainfall patterns combined with its mountainous landscape result in frequent landslides during the peak monsoon season, with monthly averages reaching 60 to 70 cm, often causing flood-like scenarios. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
9/109. Assam | With the Brahmaputra, Barak, and over 50 tributaries weaving through, Assam experiences recurring flood challenges each monsoon, where erosion alone claims nearly 8,000 hectares of land annually. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
10/1010. Goa | Turbulent seas and limited water activities diminish Goa’s appeal during the monsoon as beach shacks and night markets are dismantled, and numerous events are cancelled due to incessant downpours. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
