Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Ooty temperature hits -1°C as rare frost blankets the Nilgiris
Ooty, a popular hill station in Tamil Nadu, has been experiencing very cold weather recently.
The temperature dropped to -1°C in some areas, which is quite unusual.
This cold weather has caused frost to form in many places, making the scenery look very beautiful and icy.
Many people are visiting Ooty to see the frost and enjoy the cold weather.
However, the authorities have put some restrictions on where tourists can go because of the icy conditions.
People are enjoying the unique experience, but they are also being cautious because of the cold.
Temperatures in Ooty dropped to -1°C in the Thalaikundha region, with nearby areas around -0.1°C.
Widespread frost has been observed across the Nilgiris district for the past 10 days.
Popular areas like the Ooty Government Botanical Garden and Kanthal are covered in thick layers of ice.
Thousands of tourists are visiting Ooty daily to witness the frost, with many expressing amazement and enjoyment.
Authorities have imposed restrictions on tourist entry to certain areas due to safety risks posed by icy conditions.
- Who
- Residents and tourists in Ooty, Tamil Nadu
- What
- Rare frost and unusually low temperatures
- When
- Past 10 days, with significant events on December 24, 2025
- Where
- Ooty and the Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Unusual cold spell causing frost and icy conditions
- Location
- Ooty, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu
- Lowest Temperature Recorded
- -1°C in Thalaikundha
- Duration of Frost
- Past 10 days
- Affected Areas
- Ooty Government Botanical Garden, Kanthal, Thalaikundha–Avalanche stretch
- Visitor Reactions
- Amazement and enjoyment
- Safety Measures
- Restrictions on tourist entry to plains near Kamaraj Sagar dam