Monsoon creates its scenic and even furious spell at times from June to September in India.    Flooding, landslides, and excessive rain could be potentially dangerous factors to keep in mind while choosing the destination during this time.  

It is necessary to be aware of potential risks and disruptions you can face to specific locations. This article highlights a few locations in India where the monsoon season can pose serious risks and why you should think twice before taking that travel! 

Shimla, Mandi & Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) 

Many people have gone missing because of cloudbursts in the districts of Mandi, Shimla, and Kullu. Because of heavy rains Kullu-Manali highway eroded on August 1. Three people died due to the cloudbursts and around 32 were reported missing. Although, it has been partially restored; still why take risk?  

Lahaul and Spiti (Himachal Pradesh) 

Due to persistent snowfall and hazardous driving conditions, this high-altitude desert is inaccessible most of the year. Recently due to a cloudburst, fivecars were washed away in the floods. Even the government has also said to not visit the district for some time.. Based on data from the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), the state has closed 85 roads—two of which are National Highways (NH) —due to landslides and heavy rains.  

Kedarnath (Uttarakhand) 

Due to Uttarakhand’s unfavorable weather, the Kedarnath Yatra has been halted. Authorities confirmed that landslides and flooding caused by heavy overnight rains resulted in 14 fatalities and numerous injuries.  

Furthermore, numerous roads have been destroyed and buried beneath the rubble. An estimated 20 to 30 meters of the road between Bhimwali and Rambada hasve been washed away. As of now, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has actively participated in 94 rescue missions from Kedarnath. 

Wayanad (Kerala) 

Heavy rain caused massive landslides in Wayanad, that destroyed the homes of many people. Total 296 people died, more than 200 got injured and 240 are still missing. The state government has asked visitors to stay away from “dark tourism’ which involves visiting the area to watch, obstructing rescue efforts. 

While planning a trip to hills during monsoon, one must take the weather into account. Heavy rains may impact travel plans and create safety risks. You can make sure your trip is safer and more enjoyable by avoiding these locations during the monsoon. But instead, you can go somewhere with more stable weather.