Why do monsoon rains claim so many lives in India every year and what's making them deadlier?
An elderly man died after falling into a manhole amid heavy rainfall in Mumbai on Thursday. The incident did not bring shock, but a grim reminder that an annual tragedy has just begun. Every year, hundreds of people lose their lives across India during monsoon rains. In 2025 alone, more than 3,000 people died due to extreme weather events during the monsoon season, according to a report by the Centre for Science and Environment. But, why do rains wreak havoc every single year and what's making them even deadlier?
