Athirappilly: Expectation vs Reality

Comparing a recent visit to Athirappilly waterfall with memories from 1981 and 1995, the author laments the site's dramatic environmental decline. The once-pristine landscape has been replaced by dwindling water levels, plastic waste, and encroaching urbanization. Ultimately, the piece serves as a poignant critique of nature's gradual retreat and our passive acceptance of this ecological decay.