Repair work on safety barriers at Kavi Aruvi (Monkey Falls) intensifies after flood damage. Temporary measures are being implemented while the ban on tourist bathing continues due to irregular water flow.
Coimbatore: The Kavi Aruvi, also known as Monkey Falls, located at the foothills of the Western Ghats, experienced severe flooding due to intense southwest monsoon rains. The flood waters washed away the safety barrier cables that were installed to protect tourists, leading to a ban on bathing at the falls.
As the rainfall in the Western Ghats region has now decreased, the water flow to the falls has reduced significantly. Taking advantage of this situation, authorities have intensified efforts to temporarily repair and reinstall the safety barriers at Kavi Aruvi.
Despite the ongoing repair work, the ban on tourist bathing at the falls remains in effect. Officials cite the irregular water flow as the primary reason for continuing the prohibition, ensuring the safety of visitors to this popular tourist spot.
The temporary repair work is seen as a crucial step in preparing the site for the eventual return of tourists once the water flow stabilizes and all safety measures are fully in place. Local tourism officials are closely monitoring the situation and will decide on lifting the bathing ban based on the completion of repair work and the stabilization of water flow.
As the rainfall in the Western Ghats region has now decreased, the water flow to the falls has reduced significantly. Taking advantage of this situation, authorities have intensified efforts to temporarily repair and reinstall the safety barriers at Kavi Aruvi.
Despite the ongoing repair work, the ban on tourist bathing at the falls remains in effect. Officials cite the irregular water flow as the primary reason for continuing the prohibition, ensuring the safety of visitors to this popular tourist spot.
The temporary repair work is seen as a crucial step in preparing the site for the eventual return of tourists once the water flow stabilizes and all safety measures are fully in place. Local tourism officials are closely monitoring the situation and will decide on lifting the bathing ban based on the completion of repair work and the stabilization of water flow.