Nilgiris district hit by 62 minor landslips in a day till October 25 morning
The Nilgiris district recorded a cumulative total rainfall of 453.9 mm during the 24-hour period. Parsons Valley in Udhagamandalam taluk recorded the highest rainfall in the district at 52 mm.
The Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu experienced a total of 62 minor landslides within a 24-hour period on October 25, 2026. This sudden increase in landslides occurred following a light to moderate rain spell across the district overnight. The heavy rainfall led to the damage of several key infrastructures, including 15 partially damaged huts, one fully collapsed hut, and 16 damaged revetments.
Furthermore, the continuous spell of rain caused the collapse of two high-tension poles, nine low-tension poles, and one distribution transformer. Additionally, 28 trees were uprooted in the affected areas. Due to the extensive damage, all tourist spots in the Nilgiris were forced to close as a precautionary measure. The heavy rain also resulted in the death of a TNSTC driver who was caught in a landslip at Burliyar on the Mettupalayam-Coonoor ghat road.
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