Archive · 28 May 2025
Heavy Rainfall in Nilgiris: Red Alert Extended, Roads Blocked
Ooty and surrounding areas in Nilgiris are experiencing very heavy rain.
The government has issued a red alert, meaning people should be extra cautious.
The rain has caused landslides, blocked roads, and damaged homes and power lines.
Emergency services are working to help, and some tourist spots are closed to keep people safe.
The weather is cold, and the rain is expected to continue.
Red alert extended in Nilgiris due to heavy rainfall.
Avalanche recorded 142mm of rain in 24 hours.
Traffic blocked on the Ooty-Gudalur National Highway due to landslides.
Residential areas and infrastructure experienced damage, including collapsed houses and power outages.
Tourist spots, excluding Kodanad viewpoint, closed for Thursday.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department, District collector, NDRF, SDRF, EB staff and fire and rescue services personnel.
- What
- Heavy rainfall, landslides, road closures, and infrastructure damage in Nilgiris.
- When
- Heavy rain on Wednesday, red alert extended through May 30.
- Where
- Nilgiris district, including Ooty, Avalanche, Gudalur, and surrounding areas.
- Why
- Ongoing low-pressure weather system.
- Alert Status
- Red alert extended through May 30
- Avalanche Rainfall (24 hours)
- 142 mm
- Road Closure
- Ooty-Gudalur National Highway
- Reported Damages
- Landslides, collapsed houses, tree falls, and power outages
- Maximum Temperature (Wednesday)
- 15 degrees Celsius
Sources
Low pressure area forms over Bay of Bengal off Odisha
Kanniyakumari Collector appeals to fishermen to abstain from fishing till May 30, following downpour and heavy wind
TNAU forecasts normal southwest monsoon in Tamil Nadu
TNAU forecasts normal southwest monsoon in Tamil Nadu
Low pressure forms, Met expects heavy rain in S Bengal this week
Monsoon likely to reach state in 2-3 days: IMD
Rains LIVE: IMD retains ‘above normal’ rainfall outlook for monsoon
COVID-19: Maharashtra records 66 new cases on May 27
Heavy rain likely to continue in Kerala, red alert in force for two districts
Nadpalu in Udupi district records second highest rainfall in Karnataka
Rains LIVE: Mumbai likely to receive moderate to heavy rainfall today
Southwest monsoon arrives early in Odisha, heavy rain in several districts
Southwest monsoon sets in over parts of Odisha: IMD
Monsoon update: Red alert issued in Ooty; heavy rains halt tourism in the Nilgiris
