Delhi & Golden Triangle (Agra, Jaipur)
Medium riskSevere winter air quality; summer heat; otherwise safe with normal precautions.
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Is India safe to travel to right now?
WatchMostly — India is generally travelable today, but at least one low- or medium-severity advisory is currently active in the region. Review the live feed below and follow guidance from local authorities.
No active live alerts in this radius — status reflects the most recent reference events.
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Travel alerts for India
India spans a vast range of hazards — Himalayan earthquakes, monsoon flooding, cyclones on both coasts, extreme heat and air quality crises. TravelAlert aggregates live data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), USGS, GDACS, the WHO and government travel advisories.
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Why travelers monitor India
- Southwest monsoon (Jun–Sep) regularly causes major floods in Kerala, Mumbai, Assam and the Himalayas.
- Bay of Bengal cyclones (Apr–May, Oct–Dec) affect the east coast, including Chennai and Odisha.
- Himalayan earthquakes — the 2015 Nepal M7.8 was felt across northern India.
- Delhi and the Indo-Gangetic Plain face the world's worst PM2.5 episodes (Oct–Feb).
- Heat waves (Apr–Jun) regularly exceed 45 °C in northern and central India.
Regional risk breakdown
Risk varies sharply by region. Tourist zones are usually safer than border or remote areas.
Goa & Western Coast
Low riskTourist hub; monsoon flooding Jun–Sep. Beach drownings during monsoon.
Kerala & South India
Low riskGenerally safe. Major monsoon flooding in recent years.
Himalayan States (Himachal, Uttarakhand, Ladakh)
Medium riskEarthquake, landslide and altitude risk.
Kashmir Valley
High riskMost governments advise reconsider/avoid; situation can change.
Northeast India
Medium riskPermit-controlled in some states; insurgency risk in pockets.
India by the numbers
India records major monsoon, cyclone and heat events every year. Snapshot from IMD, USGS and WHO.
5 – 10
Major monsoon flood events per year
4 – 6
Named Bay of Bengal cyclones per year
400 – 800+
Peak Delhi AQI (winter)
1,000+
Heat-wave related deaths (avg/year)
200,000+
Reported dengue cases per year
When to be most alert
November to February — cool, dry, lowest flood and heat risk for most of the country.
| Risk | Period | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest monsoon | June – September | Heavy rain, flooding and landslides — Kerala, Mumbai, Himalayas hit hardest. |
| Cyclone seasons | April – May & October – December | Bay of Bengal cyclones affect the east coast. |
| Air quality crisis | October – February | Delhi NCR AQI regularly above 400; respiratory protection needed. |
| Heat wave season | April – June | Northern and central India above 45 °C; outdoor sightseeing dangerous. |
General preparedness reminders
General information drawn from publicly available guidance by agencies such as USGS, NOAA and WHO — not professional safety advice. Always follow instructions from local authorities and official emergency channels.
Flood
Monsoon flooding
Avoid rural travel after heavy rain — landslides close hill roads for days. Mumbai local trains stop when tracks flood; have a hotel backup.
Typhoon
Cyclones on the east coast
IMD issues colour-coded warnings 3–5 days out. Coastal towns evacuate before landfall; follow official guidance.
Health / Outbreak
Air quality, food and dengue
In Delhi (Oct–Feb) check AQI daily; use an N95 mask if above 200. Drink only sealed bottled water; use DEET repellent in rural and southern India.
Earthquake
Himalayan earthquakes
If you feel strong shaking in the hills, exit traditional buildings immediately. Modern hotels in Shimla, Dharamshala and Manali are reinforced.
Emergency numbers in India
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Top destination in India
Planning to visit Goa?
See the dedicated Goa alert page with localized live data, safety tips and emergency numbers.
Frequently asked questions about India
Is India safe to travel to right now?
India is generally safe for tourism, especially the main circuits — Golden Triangle, Goa, Kerala, Rajasthan. Kashmir Valley remains under advisory.
When is the safest time to visit?
November to February — cool, dry, lowest flood and heat risk. Avoid April–June for the north (heat) and June–September for the west coast and Himalayas (monsoon).
How bad is Delhi's air quality?
October to February it's routinely classified hazardous (AQI 300–800). If you have respiratory conditions, postpone or use N95 protection.
What's the top destination in India to check?
Goa is India's top beach destination with monsoon, sea-safety and health considerations. We maintain a dedicated Goa alert page.
What official sources does TravelAlert use for India?
For India we aggregate publicly available data from IMD, USGS, GDACS, WHO, Auswärtiges Amt and related agencies. We do not author advisories ourselves — we surface official ones faster and filter by your location.
How quickly will I be notified of an alert in India?
Seismic events from USGS appear in the live feed within about a minute of detection. Storm advisories from NHC, JMA and similar agencies appear at each official update (typically every 3–6 hours during active events). Push notifications fire within minutes for any alert above your configured severity threshold.
Do I need an account to see India alerts?
No. The live feed, map and recent events for India are free and require no signup. A free account adds push notifications and the ability to save India as a tracked location.
Is TravelAlert affiliated with any India government agency?
No. TravelAlert is an independent aggregator. We surface publicly available data from agencies in India and elsewhere, but we are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or speaking for any of them. Always follow instructions from local authorities and official channels.
Should I rely on TravelAlert as my only source for India?
No. TravelAlert is an informational aggregator — useful as a one-stop monitoring tool, but not a substitute for your own government's official travel advisory, local emergency services, or your travel insurer's guidance. For life-safety decisions, follow local authorities first.
Does India appear on government do-not-travel lists?
Some regions of India may carry elevated travel advisories from one or more governments — the regional risk breakdown above reflects what we currently surface. Always check your own government's official travel advisory page (e.g. US State Department, UK FCDO, Auswärtiges Amt, Smartraveller) before booking.
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Open TravelAlertLast updated: 31 May 2026.