The uneven monsoon has led to severe flooding and landslides, particularly in Kerala, where 26 people have died in monsoon-related incidents as of August 5. The risks include loss of life, destruction of homes, and disruption of livelihoods, especially in flood-prone areas. El Niño conditions may exacerbate these impacts by intensifying extreme rainfall events, even as overall seasonal rainfall remains below average. Vulnerable regions like central-eastern India and the southwest coast are at heightened risk of extreme weather events.