Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Tamil Tourist Dies, Another Rescued at Kerala Palakkuzhi Waterfall
A group of five tourists from Tamil Nadu went to a waterfall in Kerala.
The water was very strong and swept a man named Bharat and a woman named Bhanupriya into the river.
Bharat was rescued with only minor injuries, but Bhanupriya was found dead after two hours of rescue attempts.
Firefighters from several stations helped in the rescue.
Police are looking into how the tourists entered the area that was banned after heavy rain.
A Tamil Nadu tourist group of five visited Palakkuzhi waterfall in Palakkad, Kerala, despite a ban after heavy rains.
Strong currents swept a man named Bharat and a woman named Bhanupriya into the river; Bharat was rescued with minor injuries.
Bhanupriya was found dead after about two hours of rescue attempts.
Rescue teams from Vadakkencherry, Alathur, and Palakkad Fire and Rescue Services were deployed.
Police are investigating how the group entered the restricted area and will conduct a post‑mortem on Bhanupriya.
- Who
- A five‑member group of Tamil Nadu tourists, including Bharat and Bhanupriya
- What
- Swept away by strong currents at Palakkuzhi waterfall; one rescued, one died
- When
- Sunday, August 1, 2024
- Where
- Palakkuzhi waterfall, Palakkad district, Kerala, India
- Why
- Strong currents; tourists unaware of post‑rainfall restrictions
- Location
- Palakkuzhi waterfall, Palakkad district, Kerala, India
- Incident type
- Waterfall accident
- Casualties
- 1 dead, 1 injured
- Rescue status
- Man rescued, woman found dead
- Investigation
- Police investigating entry into restricted area
- Rescue teams
- Vadakkencherry, Alathur, Palakkad Fire and Rescue Services
- Restrictions
- Tourist ban after heavy rainfall
