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Tourists urged to avoid travelling to the Nilgiris from May 18-20 as heavy rains are expected

Nilgiris District Collector, M. Aruna, urged tourists to avoid travelling to The Nilgiris between Saturday, May 18 to Monday, May 20, due to heavy rain expected in the district.

Speaking to reporters after heading a disaster-preparedness meeting with officials from various government departments in Udhagamandalam on Friday, May 16, Ms. Aruna said that an ‘orange alert’ had been issued for the Nilgiris by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and heavy rains are expected from Friday onwards.

While she asked tourists planning to travel to the Nilgiris to reconsider, she also said that steps have been taken to ensure the safety of those who do decide to brave the inclement weather.

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