Tourist Bathing Prohibited at Kodiveri Anicut Due to Heavy Rainfall
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Synopsis
The Public Works Department in Tamil Nadu's Erode district has banned tourist bathing at Kodiveri anicut waterfalls due to heavy rainfall causing flooding. Safety concerns have led to this precautionary measure as the Bhavani River experiences significant inflow. The ban remains until conditions improve, with authorities urging caution amid expected further rainfall.
Key Takeaways
- Tourist bathing banned at Kodiveri anicut due to heavy rainfall.
- Moderate to heavy downpours in Erode district.
- Bhavani River sees significant water inflow.
- Approximately 800 cusecs of water discharged from the anicut.
- Authorities monitoring conditions with a focus on safety.
Chennai, April 5 (NationPress) The Public Works Department (PWD) in Tamil Nadu’s Erode district has enforced a ban on tourist bathing at the Kodiveri anicut waterfalls located in Gobichettipalayam taluk, following significant rainfall that led to flooding in the region.
The recent rainfall, especially during the night between Friday and Saturday, resulted in moderate to heavy showers across various parts of the district.
Consequently, the Bhavani River, which flows through Sathyamangalam and Gobichettipalayam taluks, saw a considerable increase in water inflow, raising safety alarms.
In light of the large volume of water entering the Kodiveri anicut, the PWD acted promptly to ban bathing as a precautionary action.
Officials noted that roughly 800 cusecs of water were being discharged from the anicut, which is constructed across the Bhavani River.
The department indicated that this ban will stay in effect until conditions improve and will be reassessed based on subsequent rainfall and water flow.
Additionally, flooding was reported in a stream receiving seepage from the Lower Bhavani Project canal at Nagadevampalayam village in Gobichettipalayam block, affecting 15 homes.
Teams from the Revenue and Water Resources Departments evacuated residents, conducted inspections, and initiated restoration efforts. Residents were allowed to return home once water levels decreased.
Erode district recorded a total of 762.10 mm of rainfall, with Gobichettipalayam alone measuring 155.20 mm.
Other rainfall statistics from the district included: Elandakuttai Medu: 100.40 mm, Kavundapadi: 91.40 mm, Nambiyur: 79 mm, Kodiveri Dam: 52.20 mm, Varattupallam Dam: 51.20 mm, Ammapettai: 50.60 mm, Bhavanisagar Dam: 39.40 mm, Chennimalai: 39 mm, Gunderipallam Dam: 29.40 mm, Sathyamangalam: 23 mm, Bhavani: 19 mm.
It is worth noting that the state has experienced 14 percent more rainfall than the seasonal average during the recent northeast monsoon.
To date, Tamil Nadu has recorded 447 mm of rain, surpassing the seasonal norm of 393 mm.
Chennai, in particular, has logged 845 mm of rainfall – 16 percent above average – while Coimbatore saw a 47 percent increase in precipitation.
Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation and have urged both residents and tourists to exercise caution, with additional rainfall anticipated in the days ahead.
