Idukki Collector urges tourists to avoid trips to Munnar in Kerala
Idukki District Collector Dineshan Cheruvatt has advised tourists to avoid Munnar due to mudslide threats and road cracks on the Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway. The area is currently experiencing severe traffic congestion, exacerbated by the lack of planned infrastructure like flyovers.
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This highlights the intersection of climate-related disaster risks and the urgent need for infrastructure development in popular tourist hill stations.
Amid growing threats of a mudslide on the Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway, Idukki District Collector Dineshan Cheruvatt has urged tourists to avoid travelling to the Munnar hill station.
The article reports on official advisories and local grievances without taking a political stance.
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