After a gap of nearly one month, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary near Mysuru has reopened for tourists and boating, one of the major attractions of the popular tourist destination, has resumed.
The sanctuary was closed for visitors after the place was flooded following heavy discharge from the KRS dam. At one point of time, the discharge into the river exceeded one lakh cusecs and most attractions at the sanctuary were under water, forcing the Forest Department to shut the place for an indefinite period.
“The sanctuary was reopened four days ago. Boating has also resumed. We suffered losses due to the closure. An average of about ₹40-50 lakh loss was suffered as the place attracts a lot of tourists,” said Deputy Conservator of Forests, Wildlife division, V. Karikalan.
