Heavy rainfall prompts ban on Sabarimala pilgrim activities in rivers and forest routes

PATHANAMTHITTA/IDUKKI: In light of the heavy rainfall in Pathanamthitta and Idukki districts, authorities have issued orders prohibiting Sabarimala pilgrims from entering rivers or using bathing ghats and have imposed a ban on pilgrim travel through the forest route via Sathram to the hill shrine.

In their separate orders, the district collectors of Idukki and Pathanamthitta stated that these temporary restrictions have been put in place to ensure the safety of pilgrims.

The ban on pilgrims venturing into rivers and ghats in Pathanamthitta district will remain in effect until the heavy rain warning is lifted, District Collector S Prem Krishna said in the order.

Source: PTI News

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