Avalanche received 92.1cm rain in 24 hours on 9 August 2019 which is highest 24 hr Rainfall in South India.

[1] Avalanche Lake is an important tourism destination in the Nilgiris district.

[3] The lake is surrounded by a rolling landscape with blooming flowers like magnolias, orchids and rhododendrons.

[1] Tourists visiting the lake can also engage themselves in Trout fishing.

Other tourist activities in the area include rafting across the lake and trekking the nearby hilly regions[6] like Upper Bhavani where there are thick forests and untouched wild habitats.