Coimbatore: Even as water level is on the rise at the Kovai Kuttralam Falls at the foothills of the Western Ghats, forest officials have been taking measures to cover deep pits in the area, using sand bags.
Coimbatore: Even as water level is on the rise at the Kovai Kuttralam Falls at the foothills of the Western Ghats, forest officials have been taking measures to cover deep pits in the area, using sand bags.
Eco tourism at the facility was closed on August 6 following heavy rains and flash floods in the catchment area. Even as rain and water levels reduced, three major land slides that occurred on the road leading to the Kovai Kuttralam Falls area extended the closure of the facility.
The flash floods had altered the depth of the pool area, wherein deep pits up to six feet had been created by the heavy tide. Since it could prove dangerous for people, it was decided to cover these pits with sand bags.
“Some pits are so deep that it could swallow up people easily. Hence it is important that a safe environment be provided for the tourists before the facility could be reopened,” said an official from the Boluvampati Forest Range.
As part of the process, sand bags are being carried to the pool area by the Eco Tourism staff. “These bags will be placed on the pits to cover them,” added the official.
While the land slide debris have been cleared from the mud road leading to the Falls, continuous rains have also created mini landslides in the facility, which are further creating doubts in the minds of the officials. “We cannot hastily open the area as it concerns the safety of the public. It would be open only when it is totally safe,” an official informed.
Meanwhile, water continues to run high in the pool area because of heavy rains.
Eco tourism at the facility was closed on August 6 following heavy rains and flash floods in the catchment area. Even as rain and water levels reduced, three major land slides that occurred on the road leading to the Kovai Kuttralam Falls area extended the closure of the facility.
The flash floods had altered the depth of the pool area, wherein deep pits up to six feet had been created by the heavy tide. Since it could prove dangerous for people, it was decided to cover these pits with sand bags.
“Some pits are so deep that it could swallow up people easily. Hence it is important that a safe environment be provided for the tourists before the facility could be reopened,” said an official from the Boluvampati Forest Range.
As part of the process, sand bags are being carried to the pool area by the Eco Tourism staff. “These bags will be placed on the pits to cover them,” added the official.
While the land slide debris have been cleared from the mud road leading to the Falls, continuous rains have also created mini landslides in the facility, which are further creating doubts in the minds of the officials. “We cannot hastily open the area as it concerns the safety of the public. It would be open only when it is totally safe,” an official informed.
Meanwhile, water continues to run high in the pool area because of heavy rains.