Kerala Rains and Landslides: Tourist Places Closed, Know Details Due to heavy rains causing landslides and floods in Kerala, many tourist places have closed for safety and will remain closed until the rain warnings are lifted. By Priyal Dutta 31 Jul 2024 in Travel Industry New Update Entry into many tourist spots is banned until further notice Listen to this article 0.75x 1x 1.5x 00:00 / 00:00 Follow Us Share Rescue operation underway after a landslide triggered by heavy monsoon rains, in Wayanad district, on July 30, 2024 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. Massive landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district on July 30 buried a large area under debris, claiming at least 123 lives and injuring many 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. #Travel #Tourism #Kerala Subscribe to our Newsletter! Be the first to get exclusive offers and the latest news Subscribe Now Related Articles Latest Stories Read the Next Article