Kovai Courtallam waterfalls in Coimbatore district will reopen to tourists on October 29 following a decline in rainfall in the Western Ghats and a reduction in water flow, the Forest Department has announced.
The waterfalls, located in the Sadivayal area under the Boluvampatti Forest Range, are among the major tourist attractions in Coimbatore district. They draw visitors from across the district, other parts of Tamil Nadu and neighbouringStates.
Following heavy rainfall in Coimbatore district from the night of October 23, water inflow to the waterfalls increased significantly, resulting in a flood-like situation. In view of the safety of visitors, the Forest Department temporarily closed the site from October 24.
With rainfall in the Western Ghats subsiding and the water flow returning to safer levels, the department has decided to allow tourists to visit the waterfalls again from Thursday.
The reopening is expected to bring relief to tourists who were unable to visit the popular destination during the five-day closure. Visitors are advised to follow the safety instructions issued by forest officials.
Kovai courtallam waterfalls to reopen for tourists
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