Kumbakkarai waterfalls open for public - The HinduPublished - September 16, 2026 09:14 pm IST - THENIFollowing normal flow of water, the Forest Department officials on Wednesday permitted the public inside Kumbakkarai waterfalls.Due to rainfall in Kodaikanal and surrounding areas, water began flowing into Kumbakkarai waterfalls after a gap of several months. Access to the waterfalls had been restricted due to a lack of rainfall.After remaining closed for months, the waterfalls saw a surge in water flow following rains in Kodaikanal and surrounding areas. Earlier, Forest Department officials said tourists would be permitted after assessing the water flow. Tourists would be allowed subject to the water flow remaining steady, the authorities had said.Published - September 16, 2026 09:14 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }