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Kutralam's Five Falls Closed: Heavy Rains Lead to Bathing Ban!
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News18•22-09-2026, 14:55
Kutralam's Five Falls Closed: Heavy Rains Lead to Bathing Ban!
- •Heavy rains across Nellai and Tenkasi districts have significantly increased water levels in local bodies.
- •Continuous rainfall in the Western Ghats region of Kutralam, Tenkasi district, led to a surge in water flow.
- •Water levels in Kutralam's Main Falls and Five Falls rose dramatically, attracting tourists.
- •Due to gushing water through all sections of Five Falls, security measures were heightened.
- •A bathing ban was imposed at Five Falls for safety, disappointing tourists; further action depends on weather.
Key Questions Answered
A bathing ban was implemented at Five Falls because continuous heavy rain in the Western Ghats region of Tenkasi district caused water levels to rise significantly and gush through all sections of the falls, creating safety hazards for tourists.
Good rain fell widely across various parts of the Nellai and Tenkasi districts, particularly in the Western Ghats region of Kutralam, which led to an increase in water levels across local water bodies and waterfalls.
Tourists who traveled to the falls were disappointed to find themselves unable to bathe due to the safety-related closure and ultimately had to return home.
