Udhagamandalam (Tamil Nadu), May 24 (PTI) Famous spots in this hilly tourist attraction have been closed following the IMD issuing a 'red alert,' indicating heavy rains, officials said.

With the region receiving heavy rainfall, the decision to close down these spots was taken to ensure tourists' safety, they said.

Also Read | DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2025: DRDO’s Recruitment and Assessment Centre Invites Application for 148 Scientist Posts, Apply Online at rac.gov.in.

The Boat House, Dottabetta peak, pine forest and others, where tourists flock in good numbers, have been closed, they said.

Senior officials inspected the precautionary measures in place.

Also Read | NMDC Recruitment 2025 at nmdc.co.in: Application for 995 Posts of Field Attendant, Electrician and Others To Begin on May 25, Know Steps To Apply.

Meanwhile, 60 trees were uprooted on the Ooty-Coonoor Road, while electric polls fell down in 14 locations, all of which were being cleared by the concerned agencies.

The downpour further brought down the temperature, forcing people to set bonfires to keep them warm.

The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for the region. Such an alert indicates heavy to extremely heavy rain of over 20 cm in 24 hours.

Udhagamandalam is popularly known as Ooty.

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)