Bathing banned at Kodiveri anicut following heavy rain
Authorities in Erode, Tamil Nadu, have banned bathing at the Kodiveri anicut following heavy rainfall that caused a sharp rise in the Bhavani river's water levels. The restriction will remain in place until water flow conditions stabilize.
Why it matters
Proactive measures by local government agencies are essential to prevent accidents during monsoon-related flooding events.
Bathing banned at Kodiveri anicut following heavy rain left Visitors were banned from bathing at the Kodiveri anicut due to flooding in Erode district Special Arrangement The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/r5y51f/article71619324.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/9870_24_10_2026_12_7_15_1_IMG_20261024_WA0033.JPG HANDOUT_E_MAIL Erode, Tamil Nadu, 24/10/2026: Visitors were banned from taking bath at the Kodiveri anicut due to flooding in Erode district in Tamil Nadu on Saturday. Photo: Special arrangement / The Hindu Moderate rain on Friday (October 23) morning led to a sharp rise in the Bhavani river’s inflow, increasing the flow of water at the anicut ERODE The Public Works Department (PWD) on Saturday (October 24, 2026) prohibited bathing at Kodiveri anicut in Erode district following a sharp rise in the flow of the Bhavani river after rainfall in Sathyamangalam and…
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