21 hrs ago

Heavy Rain Pounds Nilgiris, Especially Ooty

Heavy rain fell in the Nilgiris, especially in Ooty.

It started in some places on Sunday night and grew heavier in Ooty on Monday.

Kotagiri and Yedapalli each had 121 millimetres of rain overnight.

Rainwater rushed down hillsides and briefly flooded low areas.

Mud and other debris blocked drains and made it harder for people to walk or drive.

A few small trees fell, and there were minor mud-slips.

Officials were urged to get ready in case more help was needed.

The rain came after the area had received less rain than usual during the previous southwest monsoon season.

Key facts

Rainfall recorded: Kotagiri and Yedapalli each recorded 121 mm on Sunday night.
Rain timing: Thundershowers and heavy precipitation occurred intermittently from Sunday night; heavy rain began in Ooty shortly after noon on Monday.
Affected areas in Ooty: Charing Cross, Commercial Road and Boathouse Road.
Reported impacts: Temporary inundation of low-lying areas, debris blocking water flow, minor mud-slips and small trees uprooted.
Monsoon context: The article describes the rain as the start of the northeast monsoon season in the hills.
Prior rainfall: The Nilgiris had a rainfall deficit during the preceding southwest monsoon season.

deccanchronicle.com · 21 hrs ago