TN schools, colleges closure likely to continue amid heavy rainfall

In addition, services on the Nilgiris Mountain Railway were cancelled on Wednesday in view of boulders and trees falling across the track, a Railway press release said.

Tamil Nadu schools, colleges closure likely to continue

Tamil Nadu Schools, Colleges closed: Heavy rain lashes in the high-range Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu since Tuesday night affected the normal life in the area. Amid the disrupted rail services and uprooted trees, the district administration declared a holiday for schools and colleges on Wednesday as a result of the heavy rainfall.

In addition, services on the Nilgiris Mountain Railway were cancelled on Wednesday in view of boulders and trees falling across the track, a Railway press release said. Reports also suggest that five houses crumbled in a habitat near Coonoor and a few vehicles parked on roadside, including three autorickshaws were washed away in the rain water on TTK Road. Due to heavy rains, boulders had fallen across the railway and earthslips occurred and trees fell, obstructing the rail line, it added.

Vehicular traffic was paralysed due to a big crater being formed on Ooty-Coonoor road and more than 10 trees falling on Ooty-Kothagairi and Ooty-Gudalur highways.

It is likely that closure among schools and colleges in the affected area will continue until the situation comes under control. Students are advised to stay in contact with their schools and colleges administrative department to get latest update on the reopening scenarios.

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