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Kodagu district administration bans ‘disaster tourism’

Kodagu, devastated by the recent floods, is visited by a lot of people and which made the Kodagu district administration ordering a crackdown on ‘disaster tourism’. The incessant rains during the second week of August resulted in landslips and floods which claimed the live at least 20 people in the district. Earlier this month, the district administration had directed all hotels, homestays and resorts in Kodagu not to accept bookings till August 31. Many curious people – both locals and outsiders – are visiting some of the disaster-hit areas in and around Madikeri. Some of the worst affected areas like Jodapala, Madenada ... Read more