India generally steers clear of holding elections during the monsoon season—and for good reason. As the skies open up, roads buckle under water, drains overflow, and even airports shut down—an environment where logistics falter, and campaigning becomes nearly impossible. (“netas have no place to hide when roads buckle, drains overflow, airports shut down”).

Moreover, election officials must finalize voter rolls, secure polling stations, and organize transportation—a process already time-intensive. The onset of monsoon cuts this planning window dangerously short, compromising preparedness.

In places like Uttarakhand, the need becomes even more critical given the region’s rainfall-triggered landslides and flood risks. Diverting administrative machinery to elections during such times may threaten both public safety and democratic fairness.

These combined challenges explain why electoral cycles typically avoid the monsoon favoring clearer skies instead to ensure smooth, fair, and safe voting. Logistical certainty, accessible routes, and administrative readiness all hinge on the weather and during the monsoon, that certainty simply doesn’t exist.