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Kerala govt issues advisory regarding trekking

In view of the tragic death of several trekkers during the forest fire in the Kolukkumalai hills of Theni district in Tamil Nadu, the Chief Secretary and the Chairman of State Disaster Management Authority has issued directions to stop trekking to hills and also to ensure that all fire lines are cleared. In view of the situation, the state has issued 6-point instructions with immediate effect. No movement of members of public inside forest areas, without permission will be allowed. All programmes in which members of public are taken inside forest areas, like trekking, will be suspended forthwith. DFOs/WLWs will ... Read more