Belagavi: The Forest Department has prohibited public entry to waterfalls located within forest areas of Khanapur taluk following heavy rainfall and increased safety risks during the monsoon season.
Source : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/forest-dept-bars-waterfall-treks-in-khanapur-amid-heavy-rains/articleshow/132142626.cms
According to a notification issued by the Deputy Conservator of Forests, Belagavi Division, a large number of visitors have been travelling to waterfalls in the Western Ghats despite the dangers posed by heavy rains. To ensure public safety, access to all waterfall sites within forest limits has been restricted until further notice.
Forest personnel have been deployed at key locations to prevent unauthorised entry and monitor the situation. The department has warned that strict legal action will be taken under the Karnataka Forest Act against anyone entering restricted forest areas without permission.
Officials have appealed to the public to cooperate with forest staff by avoiding trekking and sightseeing at these locations. They also confirmed that cases have already been registered against individuals who attempted to visit restricted waterfalls without approval or supervision.
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