The most recurring natural hazard in India is

Floods are the most recurring natural hazard in India, striking large areas almost every monsoon season.

Earthquakes are severe but occur far less frequently than annual flooding.

Landslides are localised to hills and are less widespread than floods.

Volcanoes are essentially absent from mainland India, so they are not a recurring hazard.

Heavy monsoon rain and overflowing rivers make floods an almost yearly event across many states.

A large share of India's cropland and population lies in flood-prone river basins.