Ananthagiri Hills closed for public till Aug 17 amid heavy rain alert

Hyderabad: In view of the very heavy rain warning in Telangana, the government has decided to close Ananthagiri Hills, a popular tourist destination in Vikarabad, for the upcoming weekend.

Authorities have advised people to drop their travel plans to Ananthagiri Hills from August 14 to 17. Often referred to as the ‘Ooty of Telangana,’ Ananthagiri Hills is a scenic spot surrounded by dense forests, celebrated for its natural beauty and pleasant climate. It attracts tourists for activities like trekking, kayaking and other adventure experiences.

Boating and trekking closed

Speaking to the media, Vikarabad Collector Prateek Jain said, “Boating and trekking in Ananthagiri Hills will remain closed to the public this weekend due to the heavy rain forecast. No public will be allowed to Ananthagiri Hills for tourism. We also urge people not to step out of their homes unless absolutely necessary.”

Vikarabad is among the three districts placed under a red alert for very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, as forecast by the India Meteorological Department on Wednesday.

On August 13, Pargi mandal in the district recorded the second-highest rainfall in Telangana.

The district administration has also set up control rooms, and people can contact them at 7995061192 or 08416235291.