Kerala is experiencing widespread rainfall across various districts, causing minor landslides and inundation in low-lying areas. Following the rise of water levels in reservoirs, the authorities have raised the shutters of the Mullaperiyar Dam in the Idukki district, which is home to many popular tourist spots like Munnar, Vagamon and Mattupetty. As of today, an Orange Alert, indicating a very heavy rainfall, is in place in Idukki, alongside Kottayam and Pathanamthitta. In the meantime, what should tourists know about visiting the spot in the climate?

Tourist information
1) Boating has been restricted at the Mattupetty Dam
2) Regions like Peerumade and Udumbanchola have experienced isolated landslides and mudslides
3) Nedumkandam and Kumily regions also experienced flooding in many houses and were moved to relief camps
4) Water levels are also rising at the Kallarkutty Dam
5) Various waterfalls like the Thooval Falls in Nedumkandam, are experiencing heavy water flow
6) As of now, there is no restriction on tourist activities in any other spots in Idukki. 
(This is a developing story)

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