The Goa Forest Development Corporation has reportedly announced that the waterfalls under the jurisdiction of the Forest Department will be open for tourists as part of the monsoon tourism activities. It is learnt that all the tourism activities there will be strictly under the supervision of Forest Department staff and lifeguards. The department has reportedly requested the general public not to get confused with the orders issued by the District Magistrates as guided monsoon tourism activities like trekking in forest areas and waterfalls are not restricted. Entry activities will be through identified check gates where all basic amenities will be provided. For the adventurous types taking a dip in the water at the base of the waterfall can prove very dangerous. Churning currents called hydraulics can trap a person under water. Water due to rains in higher reaches can gush in suddenly and without warning. It may be recalled that some years back six Goans had drowned at Nagarmadi waterfalls in Karwar when water in the creek started rising suddenly. Hence entry in the water at the base of the waterfall should be totally banned.
