Incessant rains thronged the Karimala and Sabarimala dense forest hills today throwing lives of nearly 50,000 Ayyappa Swamy’s lives at risk. As per the reports from Kerala Government and Sannidhanam officials, rescue operations are in full swing to save the pilgrims who are struck up in these forests.
Special armed forces are known to be entering into these forests from aerial routes. Majority of the pilgrims who are climbing the steep hills through ‘Pedda Paadam’ will have to face the daunting task in this heavy downpour.
With thick lush green forests surrounding, there is always a chance of loosing the right path which leads to Ayyappa Swamy temple. If it is dark with heavy clouds covering the sky, the probability grows further more, said a temple official.