While waterfalls can be enjoyed at their majestic best during the monsoon season, they are also highly dangerous at the time due to the possibility of flash floods, slippery terrains, strong currents, falling rocks and even lack of enough safety measures. On Sunday, five members of a Pune-based family were swept into the Bhushi Dam of Maharashtra, while they were enjoying a waterfall in the Lonavala region. During the rainy season, such incidents are often reported from waterfall spots across the country.
It is possible to enjoy the falls without risking your life, following some simple measures. Make sure that you do the following during your next monsoon trip to your favourite waterfall: Go after checking the weather forecast If there is a chance for heavy rainfall, storms or floods on the day of your trip to the waterfall, postpone the trip. Adverse weather brings with it the risks of flash floods, landslips or landslides, poor road conditions, limited visibility and at times, increasing presence of animals.
Finding help in case of an emergency can also become challenging during rainy weather. Avoid off-road adventures It is fun to stray off the designated paths to explore the origin of waterfalls and track their trails, but the monsoon season is the worst time to do it due to safety risks. Therefore, stick to the officially permitted path.
Also, pay attention to the instructions of local people, guides, signages in the regions and other officials on duty to avoid any kind.
