Kerala Rains and Landslides: Tourist Places Closed, Know Details

The charming hamlets of Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Attamala, and Noolpuzha have been transformed into scenes of devastation following landslides that have isolated them from neighbouring areas. Vehicles swept away by floodwaters are now stranded, some lodged in tree trunks and others submerged in various locations.

As heavy rains persist in Kerala, causing landslides and floods, many tourist places have closed to ensure safety. Tourism department officials stated that these places will remain closed until the rain warnings are lifted. Here are the details:

Ernakulam

• Ecotourism centres under Malayattoor forest division
• Panieli Poru, Bhoothathankettu, and Mahagani Thottam will remain closed on July 31, August 1 and 2nd. 
• All tourism centres under Ernakulam DTPC are to remain closed until further notice.

Thrissur

Entry to all tourist spots is prohibited until July 31, and travel through Malakkappara and Chalakkudy is restricted.

Kottayam

Until further notice, entry is prohibited at Ilaveezhapoonchira, Illikkal Kallu, and Marmala. Night travel on the Erattupetta-Vagamon road is prohibited until August 4.

Palakkad

District tourist attractions will be closed until August 2. On July 31, the district was under a Yellow Alert due to isolated rainfall.

Wayanad, Kannur, Malappuram and Kozhikode

Due to the Orange Alert (Very Heavy Rainfall) on July 31, entry to all district tourist spots is banned until further notice.

Idukki

The Pooppara-Munnar Gap road and the Adimali-Munnar road are both fully closed due to landslips occurring in various places, including Pallivasal. This means there will be no access to Devikulam for now. Additionally, the Old Munnar region is partially flooded. The Panamkutty bridge on the Adimaly-Kumily Road is also almost submerged.