India, June 17 -- With the monsoon season intensifying across Maharashtra, the Akhil Maharashtra Giryarohan Mahasangh (AMGM), the apex body for mountaineering in the state, has released a set of guidelines aimed at ensuring the safety of trekkers during the rainy season.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the southwest monsoon had covered nearly 90% of the state as of June 16. As the rains return, the Sahyadri mountain ranges have transformed into a lush green landscape, drawing a surge of tourists and trekkers to popular destinations across Konkan, Western Maharashtra, and Marathwada. Waterfalls, hill forts, and forest trails are witnessing increased footfall.

However, the monsoon trekking season has also brought a...