Mumbai Photographer Captures India's Changing Monsoon Patterns
Mumbai Photographer Captures India's Changing Monsoon Patterns
IN · Published Aug 27, 2026
Mumbai-based photographer Yash Sheth has been documenting the monsoon season in India since 2021 through his ongoing project, 'Varsha Ritu'.
Initially focused on capturing the beauty of Mumbai during the rains, the project has evolved into a broader exploration of the Indian monsoon and its impact on communities across the country.

Impact & Risks

Sheth's work sheds light on the challenges faced by communities in low-lying areas of Mumbai and other parts of India, where heavy rainfall often leads to flooding and waterlogging. Families in informal settlements are forced to relocate or endure water-damaged homes for days. Additionally, agricultural communities across India are grappling with the unpredictability of the monsoon, which is critical for their livelihoods. Climate change has disrupted traditional rainfall patterns, causing delays and intensifying the rains, which can devastate crops and impact food security.

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