Rain leaves residents in dark for three days in the Nilgiris

Coimbatore | Monday | 11th June, 2018

Summary:

While rain was sparse in Kotagiri and Coonoor, Udhagamandalam town received around 50 mm of rain since Saturday, while Gudalur received 64 mm. Many residents across the town complained of being left without electricity for almost three full days. Boat rides at the Ooty Lake and Boat house were suspended on Sunday due to the rain. Officials were confident, however, that disruptions to power supply would become less frequent as the blustery winds which had been causing tree-falls, began dying down since Sunday afternoon. HelplineAn official release from the police said that residents could reach the police via phone at 0423-2223828/ 2223807..