Hundreds Stranded on Mettupalayam-Ooty Road Due to Nilgiris Landslides

Heavy rainfall in the Nilgiris district has triggered landslides, causing significant disruption to traffic on the Mettupalayam-Ooty road. This vital road connects the hill station of Ooty to the plains, and its closure has left hundreds of travelers stranded. Among those affected is a school group from Kottayam, Kerala, who were on a trip to Ooty. Rescue and relief efforts are underway to clear the landslides and facilitate the safe passage of stranded travelers.