Ooty Freezes Over: -1°C Temperature Brings Thousands to Tamil Nadu's Hill Station
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A biting cold wave has gripped Tamil Nadu's popular hill town of Ooty, with temperatures plummeting to as low as -1 degree Celsius in the Thalaikundha region. The severe chill, caused by heavy ice formation in several areas, has disrupted daily life for residents and made travel difficult. While the Thalaikundha area recorded the lowest temperature, other parts of the Nilgiris district, including Ooty, experienced temperatures ranging from -0.1 degrees Celsius. Frost conditions have intensified over the past 10 days, with the Ooty Government Botanical Garden, Kanthal, and the Thalaikundha Avalanche region being the most affected areas. Despite the harsh conditions, Ooty remains a draw for tourists. Thousands of visitors, including those from neighbouring states like Kerala and Karnataka, are flocking to the Thalaikundha area each day to experience the chill. However, the Forest Department has imposed a ban on tourists visiting the plains near the Kamaraj Sagar Dam due to safety concerns. The ban has left many tourists disappointed, but they are still finding ways to enjoy the scenic views from a distance. "It's freezing, totally freezing," said one tourist. "We started at 5 am and arrived at 6 am, and the temperature was minus. It's a stunning place and filled with lots of people.
