The torrential rain on Friday prompted the Nilgiris district administration to ask tourists to defer their holiday plans till May 20 and in Tenkasi district, the heavy downpour triggered flash floods at Old Courtallam waterfall leading to the death of a 17-year-old boy. The Nilgiris district administration said very heavy rains have been forecast from May 18 to 20 here and asked people to "avoid" visiting the hilly tourist destination during this period. Tenkasi: Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services personnel at the spot after heavy rain triggered flash floods at Old Courtallam waterfall, in Tenkasi district.
A teenage boy was washed away in the flash floods. Nilgiris district advises tourists to postpone trips amid heavy rain forecast, flash floods in Tenkasi (PTI Photo) District Collector M Aruna said the India Meteorological Department has issued an "orange alert" forecast, which means very heavy rain of 6 cm-20 cm is expected on May 18, 19, and 20. "Those coming here should have all the required protection.
If possible, you can avoid travelling here during this period," she told reporters after chairing a meeting with officials of the Revenue, Police and Fire and Rescue Services department on rain preparedness. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India's general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! The collector said all the departments concerned are on standby.
Nearly 3,500 disaster response personnel and required equipment including earthm.