Chennai: Nilgris district alone has reported 42 deaths, as people were killed in landslips
and wall collapse. Torrential rains had triggered landslides and traffic on the
Mettupalayam- Udhagamandalam Ghat section has been completely cut off. Vehicular
traffic in various parts of the district has been disrupted. The Nilgris Mountain
Railway service has also been suspended as huge boulders fell on the tracks. Meanwhile,
Chief Minister M.Karunanidhi announced an ex-gratia of one lakh each to the families
of those killed. The death toll might rise further as the rescue operation is
still going on. Tourists have been advised not to travel to Ooty, a famous tourist
destination.
