Entry to Balmuri near Srirangapatna banned following series of drowning incidents in Cauvery
The Mandya district administration has banned entry to the Cauvery river at Balmuri following several drowning incidents. Deputy Commissioner Kumar emphasized the need for enhanced safety measures and the formation of a committee to oversee these arrangements. Authorities will implement warning systems and deploy personnel to ensure tourist safety in the area.
- ▪Entry to the Cauvery river at Balmuri has been strictly prohibited due to drowning incidents.
- ▪A committee has been formed to oversee the implementation of safety measures along the river.
- ▪Officials will install warning boards and deploy Home Guards to guide tourists and prevent accidents.
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Following a series of drowning incidents at the popular Balmuri tourist spot in Srirangapatna taluk, the Mandya district administration has stepped up safety measures, banning entry to the Cauvery river and swimming at identified danger zones.Deputy Commissioner Kumar, who chaired a meeting in Mandya on Monday to discuss precautionary measures, directed officials to accord top priority to tourist safety and strengthen preventive mechanisms along the river stretch.Stating that recurring fatalities had raised serious concerns, he said entry to the river at Balmuri and nearby hazardous locations has been strictly prohibited.
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