The Hindu·4 min read·medium
El Niño, tourism curbs dampen monsoon travel in Malnad Karnataka
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Rashmi Patil
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Tourism in Karnataka's Malnad region is suffering due to a significant rainfall deficit caused by El Niño and the closure of key tourist attractions. Homestay owners report lower footfall and financial strain as visitors avoid the region due to weather concerns and restricted access.
With reduced rainfall due to the El Niño effect in June and July, as well as restrictions and the closure of some camps by the Forest and Tourism departments, monsoon tourism has been badly hit in the Malnad region of Karnataka.
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