CHENNAI: Due to heavy rainfall in Coimbatore and Tenkasi, the authorities have imposed a ban on bathing at Kovai Kutralam falls in Coimbatore and Courtallam Falls in Tenkasi.

The Coimbatore Forest Department on Wednesday imposed restrictions on visiting Kovai Kutralam falls for tourists after heavy rains caused flooding in the area.

In Tenkasi, as rain continues the bathing ban at the Courtallam Main Falls entered its third day on Wednesday. Also, tourists are restricted from visiting other falls, including Five falls, Old Courtallam, and Small falls from today onwards.