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Kerala Faces Heavy Rains, Tourist Spots Closed Down

Kerala is facing heavy rains even before the onset of monsoons this year, leading to waterlogging, landslides, and heavy traffic in many areas. An orange alert has been issued in seven districts, from Ernakulam to Wayanad, on Thursday. As a result of these developments, many tourist spots in the state have been closed down.

Some of the major tourist places that have been closed include the Ponmudi hill station in Thiruvananthapuram, where a travel ban has been in place since May 18. Night travel through the hilly areas of the Idukki district has also been prohibited, along with off-road safaris in the tourist areas of the district. Additionally, visitors are advised to avoid beaches due to the possibility of strong waves.

In Thrissur district, all tourist centers, including popular spots like Athirappilly and Vazhachal waterfalls, will remain closed due to heavy rains. Restrictions have also been imposed in Gavi, where only tourists who book the Kerala Forest Department Corporation’s Vandiperiyar-Vallakadavu daily tour are allowed to enter.

Furthermore, a portion of the famous Papanasam Cliff near the Varkala helipad collapsed due to the rain on Thursday. While no restrictions for tourists are currently in place, authorities are working on implementing safety measures to prevent visitors from entering the area.

(This is a developing story, updates will be added as more information becomes available)