Don’t make plans for these 6 places during monsoon! There is a huge danger of landslides and floods, the trip can be fatal

While on one hand the first showers of monsoon bring relief from the scorching heat, on the other hand this season also proves to be the most challenging for traveling in hilly and coastal areas. Every year during the rainy season, the risk of natural disasters like landslides, cloud bursts and floods is at its peak at many popular tourist destinations in India. If you are also planning a holiday in the next few weeks, be careful! According to the report of Meteorological Department and District Administration, there are 6 major areas of India where traveling at this time can not only be risky for you, but it can also put your life at risk. 1. Hilly routes of Uttarakhand: Rishikesh-Badrinath-Kedarnath route The hilly routes of Garhwal and Kumaon of Uttarakhand are the most unsafe during monsoon. Falling of debris from the mountains and landslides are a common thing on the highways leading to religious places like Badrinath, Kedarnath and Gangotri. Due to the rapid rise in the water level of rivers like Ganga and Alaknanda, the administration repeatedly advises to stop or limit travel. 2. Himachal Pradesh: Manali and Kasol route: In Himachal Pradesh, the risk of landslides is highest due to heavy rains during July and August. Roads in Manali, Kasol and Lahaul-Spiti often remain closed for several days due to heavy rains. The raging form of the Beas river and the collapse of the mountains can get your trip stuck midway. 3. Sikkim and Darjeeling: The havoc of Teesta River. This beautiful area of ​​North-East India spreads its beauty during monsoon, but here, cutting of roads due to landslides is a big problem. The rising water level of Teesta River cuts off many parts of Sikkim from the rest of India. Going to Gangtok or Darjeeling in this season means that you can get stuck in an unknown place at any time. 4. Munnar and Wayanad of Kerala: Monsoon is quite intense in South India. The tea plantation areas of Munnar and Wayanad in Kerala look very beautiful during monsoon, but incidents of mudslides during heavy rains are very common on the hilly roads here. The administration often forbids trekking and going on high roads in these areas. 5. Konkan Coast and Mahabaleshwar Due to torrential rains in Maharashtra’s Western Ghats and Mahabaleshwar, visibility on the roads becomes negligible. There is a constant danger of falling stones on the paths of the ghat. As attractive as the weather here is during monsoon, it is also equally dangerous, especially driving on the serpentine roads of the Ghats. 6. Ladakh: Leh-Manali Highway Even though Ladakh is considered a dry area, but due to rain near ‘Baralacha La’ and ‘Rohtang’ on the Leh-Manali Highway, the entire road gets closed due to flash floods and sudden debris caused by snow melting. It is very difficult for the administration to rescue the stranded passengers on this highway. Warning from senior security experts and weather department: "The biggest risk of traveling in the mountains during monsoon is ‘uncertainty’. No one knows when a small rain will turn into a big landslide. If you want to travel to these areas, then first see the ‘Travel Advisory’ issued by the local administration. If there is a red alert for heavy rain, the only wise decision is to postpone your trip."

Keep these things in mind for safety: If you are forced to travel, always carry adequate dry ration, power bank, first-aid kit and an offline map with you. The network often disappears in the mountains, so keep your family members constantly informed about your location. Do not ignore the advice of the local people, as they understand the nature of the mountains better. Remember, your safety is more important than the beauty of any tourist destination.