May 29, 2025 1:28 PM
Red alert in Nilgiris, Coimbatore Ghat areas as heavy rains trigger landslides
A red alert has been issued for the ghat regions of Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts for May 29 and 30, with the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) forecasting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. The alert follows continuous downpours that have already triggered landslides and roadblocks in the Nilgiris, disrupting normal life and raising serious safety concerns. The weather system responsible for the intense rainfall is a well-marked low-pressure area that has formed over the northwest Bay o...