Media Release

Udupi, Aug 4: To prevent tourists from entering the sea at Malpe beach, the beach authority put up a long net here on wednesday. The net has been drawn over a distance of one kilometre and it is about 5-6 feet high. Also red flags have been put up all over the beach with the caution banner 'Danger, No Entry' written on them, alerting tourists against entering the sea.

Fine will be imposed if any tourists break the net and enter into the sea Rs 500 will be penalty. Tourists are also being alerted through public address systems. the sea is rough during this period.

Though there is life guard facility available on the beach, it is dangerous to enter the sea during the monsoon. No tourist should cross the net installed on the beach. The net and the red flags will be removed either at the end of August or in the first week of September depending upon the condition of the sea then.

Until we replace the red flags with yellow flags, tourists should not enter the sea. The yellow flags would be an indication that it is safe to enter the sea. We request tourists to follow the rules, informed the authorities.