Tourists throng the Nilgiris despite rain, poor visibility
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More than 8,000 vacationers braved regular rain and really poor visibility to go to the Nilgiris throughout the Pongal holidays.
Horticulture division officers stated that round 4,000 guests had come to the Government Botanical Garden on Thursday, and an equal quantity on Friday. The numbers are anticipated to rise throughout the weekend.
Most roads in Udhagamandalam and Coonoor cities witnessed big crowds and heavy visitors, and the state of affairs worsened with poor visibility brought on by heavy fog.
Police personnel had been posted at busy intersections in Udhagamandalam, Coonoor and Kotagiri and at many accident-prone spots in the district.
Traffic alongside the Kalhatti Ghat Road, main into the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) was regulated, and automobiles from exterior the Nilgiris had been stopped from descending into the Sigur plateau utilizing the street. Instead, they had been requested to proceed to MTR through Gudalur to minimise accidents.
Rainfall
According to the district administration, a mean rainfall of 12.90 mm was recorded in the Nilgiris, with Udhagamandalam city receiving 20 mm in 24 hours until Friday morning.
Other components of the Nilgiris, resembling Avalanche, Ketti, Kotagiri and Kodanad too obtained heavy rain until Friday morning.
