By Sakshi Sah
Published Mar 18, 2025

Hindustan Times
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6 stunning reverse waterfalls in the world

Some waterfalls don’t fall straight down. Strong winds can push the water back up, making it look like they are flowing in reverse.

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Here are six fascinating reverse waterfalls.

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During the monsoon season, powerful winds push the water back up, making it look like the waterfall is flowing in reverse.

Naneghat, India

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Strong winds sometimes blow the falling water upwards, creating a magical sight.

Smoke Waterfalls, Brazil

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On windy days, the water gets lifted back up, making this waterfall appear to flow backwards.

Rjukandi Waterfall, Iceland

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Trade winds in Oahu push the water upwards, creating the illusion of a waterfall flowing in reverse.

Waipuhia Falls, Hawaii

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Amboli experiences powerful monsoon winds that lift the waterfall’s water upwards instead of letting it fall.

Amboli, India

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When strong winds hit this waterfall, the water sprays back up instead of falling down.

Kinder Downfall, England

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