Rains in Tamil Nadu: Don’t visit tourist spots in Nilgiris district

A file photo of Toda tribal people of Nilgiris re-thatching a temple, near Udhagamandalam. Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu has been receiving heavy rainfall since May 24, 2025.
| Photo Credit: SATHYAMOORTHY M

Deputy Commissioner of Chamarajanagar district in Karnataka has advised people against travelling to tourist destinations in Nilgiris district in adjoining Tamil Nadu, which has been experiencing heavy rainfall over the last two days.

On May 26, Deputy Commissioner of Chamaranagara district Shilpa Nag, who is also Chairperson of the District Disaster Management Authority, cautioned the citizens of Chamarajanagar against planning trips to Nilgiris district till the rains subside.

Citing a telephonic message from the Deputy Commissioner of Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu, Ms. Nag said the Tamil Nadu government has restricted tourists from visiting popular tourist destinations like Doddabetta, Pine Forests, Lamb’s Rock, Avalanchi, 9^th Mile Shooting Point, Boat House, Pykara and Ooty.

For more information, people are requested to contact the District Disaster Management Authority’s office in Chamarajanagar on 1077 (Toll Free), 9740942901 (WhatsApp No.) or Landline Nos – 08226-223160, 223161 and 223163.