Archive · 25 May 2025
Vellingiri Hills Closed After Pilgrim Deaths Amidst Weather Alert
People are not allowed to climb the Vellingiri Hills because of bad weather.
Two people died while climbing the hills, and the total number of deaths this year is seven.
The deaths are being investigated.
The government closed the hills because of heavy rain and a warning about dangerous weather.
The hills are a popular place for a long walk to worship at a temple, which is allowed from February to May.
The closure is to keep people safe during the bad weather conditions.
Two pilgrims died on Vellingiri Hills due to suspected health issues.
The Forest Department closed entry to the hills due to a Red Alert for heavy rain.
The deaths bring the total number of fatalities this season to seven.
Pilgrims who had started trekking were asked to descend immediately.
The pilgrimage involves a 6.5 km trek to a temple.
- Who
- Pilgrims on Vellingiri Hills and the Forest Department.
- What
- Two pilgrims died, and the hills were closed due to weather.
- When
- Sunday, May 25, 2025.
- Where
- Vellingiri Hills, Coimbatore district.
- Why
- Due to suspected health issues, heavy rain and extreme weather warnings.
- Location
- Vellingiri Hills, Coimbatore district
- Deaths
- Two pilgrims
- Total Deaths This Season
- Seven
- Cause of Deaths
- Suspected health issues
- Closure
- Closed entry due to weather alert and heavy rain
- Trekking Distance
- 6.5 km