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Rain hits normal life in the Nilgiris

Udhagamandalam: On account of the North-East Monsoon becoming active, normal life in many parts of the Nilgiris district has been hit for the past couple of days.

Due to the chill winds accompanying the incessant rain, the demand for cold weather accessories like woollen scarves and gloves has gone up. The rain has triggered minor landslips and brought down trees at a few places. Thick mist has reduced visibility to a few metres at many places. Motorists are forced to drive with the headlights on even during the day.

Many tourists have come here to spend their weekend. However, the rain has played spoilsport with their sight-seeing plans. Official sources told ‘The Hindu’ here on Saturday that the rain was beneficial to perennial crops like tea and standing crops.

However, among those worst hit by the hostile weather are farm workers. In view of the inclement weather, vigil has been stepped up along the landslide-prone Nilgiri Mountain Railway track.

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