Muthathi near Malavalli, Balamuri and Edamuri waterfalls near Srirangapatna and Gaganachukki waterfalls near Malavalli; the bathing ghats of Cauvery, Shimsha and Hemavati rivers in Srirangapatna, Malavalli, Maddur and K.R. Pet taluks of Mandya district are some popular places in the district where people prefer to bid adieu to the last day of the year. Cases of drowning had marred new year celebrations at such places, especially at Muthathi and Balamuri, of late. In view of this, the district administration has imposed prohibitory orders at Muthathi from Tuesday morning till Wednesday midnight, said sources. “The entry of visitors to Balamuri waterfalls and other picnic spots along rivers has been banned,” K. Parashuram, Superintendent of Police, Mandya, told The Hindu.

Source: The Hindu December 30, 2019 19:07 UTC