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The Forest Department has temporarily suspended introduction of devotees to Velliangiri Hills from May 13, 2026, owing to the onset of southwest monsoon and forecast of dense rainfall successful the region.
The determination was taken pursuing a reappraisal gathering chaired astatine the Coimbatore Collectorate connected May 11 with officials from assorted departments successful attendance. Acting connected the proposal of the District Forest Officer, the medication ordered the impermanent suspension of pilgrimage activities to the elevation shrine located nether the Poondi conception of the Boluvampatti wood scope successful the Coimbatore Forest Division.
The Department has besides suspended eco-tourism activities at Barlikadu following continuous rainfall successful The Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts. It had earlier announced that eco-tourism activities volition past till the extremity of May, anticipating robust footfall during the summertime vacation.
