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India is once again in the grip of intense monsoon activity, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing extreme rainfall alerts across multiple
states. From Mumbai’s relentless downpour to widespread floods and landslides in the Himalayas, travel plans are being severely disrupted and tourists are advised to exercise extreme caution.
Mumbai Rains: The Wettest August In Five Years
In Mumbai, the Mithi River has crossed danger levels, leading to severe waterlogging and traffic standstills. Between August 15–19, 2025, the city recorded 837.3 mm of rainfall - its highest August rainfall in five years. Schools and colleges in Thane, Navi Mumbai, Panvel, and Palghar were shut, while the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has urged residents to stay indoors and avoid low-lying areas as winds gust up to 60 kmph.Western India: Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat Under Heavy Impact
Maharashtra is facing multiple crises, with a landslide in Raigad district claiming one life and alerts issued for landslide-prone zones in Surya Nagar, Vikhroli. In Pune, an orange alert is in place as dam water from Khadakwasla and Pawna is being released to prevent overflows. Goa, Konkan, and Gujarat’s coastal areas, including Kutch and Saurashtra, are also reeling under flood-like situations.Northern India: Himachal and Uttarakhand Hit Hard
Tourists heading to the hills are advised to reconsider travel. In Himachal Pradesh, heavy rainfall has triggered flash floods and landslides, causing infrastructure damage worth over ₹400 crore and claiming at least 37 lives. Key districts like Kangra, Mandi, and Shimla remain on high alert.In Uttarakhand, the Alaknanda River is overflowing, and multiple districts including Tehri, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, and Chamoli are facing continuous landslide and flash flood warnings. With 23 flash floods and 16 landslides reported already this season, the state has become highly unsafe for travel.
Eastern and Southern India: Odisha, Andhra, Telangana on Alert
In Odisha, rivers in Balasore and Mayurbhanj are swelling, forcing evacuations. Disaster response teams are engaged in rescue operations. The IMD has also placed Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and South Interior Karnataka on alert, warning of extremely heavy rainfall through August 21.Do you find this article useful?
