State minister for public works, E.V. Velu, inspected portions of the Coonoor to Mettupalayam Road that were affected by landslips during the heavy rains in the district in November. The minister also visited the spot where a bus carrying tourists plunged off the ghat road on September 30, killing nine persons.
Speaking to reporters following the inspection, Mr. Velu said that 17 landslips occurred along the Coonoor to Mettupalayam Road during heavy rains in the district on November 23. He said in three places along the road boulders rolled onto the surface and blocked traffic.
