Nilgiris (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 19 (ANI):Train services on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) were cancelled on Sunday following heavy rains and multiple landslides in the region,
According to Southern Railway, “earth slips” occurred at several locations along the route, with boulders, mud, and fallen trees blocking the track between Kallar and Coonoor, disrupting train movement.
As a result, the train services were cancelled for October 19.
“Train No. 56136 Mettupalayam – Udagamandalam. Train No. 56137 Udagamandalam – Mettupalayam. Train No. 06171 Mettupalayam – Udagamandalam Special Train,” a statement issued by Salem Division of Southern Railway read.
India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted that a low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal an