Due to heavy rain, Theppakadu Elephant Camp in Nilgiri district has been declared closed for three days.
Nilgiris heavy rain
The Nilgiris district has been receiving heavy rains for the past few days. Incessant rains have affected the lives of the people there.
Meteorological Centre
Southwest Monsoon has intensified in Tamil Nadu. Due to this, it is raining in various districts. Also, Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rains for two days, the Meteorological Department has announced. It has been reported that there is a chance of moderate rain at one or two places in Tamil Nadu till July 26.
Holidays for Nilgiri schools
Heavy rains in Nilgiri district have broken tree branches on the road. Landslides are occurring in various areas. Water stagnates in low-lying areas. Due to continuous heavy rains, holidays have been declared for schools in Utkai, Kunta, Kudalur and Bandalur taluks.
Nilgiris tourist attractions
Avalanche Tourist Centre, Thottapeta Viewpoint, Pine Forest Tourist Centers are closed as a precaution. The rain has also reduced the number of tourists.
Mudumalai Elephant Sanctuary
In this situation, due to heavy rain in Nilgiri district, Mudumalai Elephant Sanctuary has been announced to be closed for three days till July 22.
Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
Mudumalai Tiger Reserve is located in the Nilgiris district. Here in Theppakkad, an elephant camp has been running since 1927 on behalf of the Tamil Nadu Forest Department.
70 km from Ooty. In the distance is the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. It is one of the oldest elephant camps in Asia. Elephants are kept and protected here. Tourists come from different places to see the elephants in Mudumalai Sanctuary.
