Hundreds of tourists flout Covid protocols at Mussoorie waterfall amid fears of 'third wave'

Tribune Web Desk 
Chandigarh, July 8

In a video that has gone viral on social media hundreds of tourists were spotted flocking to the popular Kempty Falls in Mussoorie.

The tourists were sans masks and were flouting covid protocol.

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Like Uttarakhand, Himachal has also been facing a similar predicament. The overcrowding of tourists at most hill stations in the state, with social distancing norms being thrown to the winds, is giving anxious moments to the locals as well as health experts.

Most popular towns like Shimla, Kullu-Manali, Kasauli, Dharamsala-McLeodganj and Dalhousie are bursting at the seams as tourists were rushing to hills to escape the sweltering heat of the plains. The callous and irresponsible behaviour of tourists, who are roaming around without masks, littering around and engaged in spat with policemen trying to discipline them has angered even the locals.

The ICMR has also cautioned against over-crowding at hills stations in the state, saying it is scary and could be a potent situation for the third wave.