Heavy Rains Trigger Mudslides in Nilgiris, Bus Driver Killed
Heavy Rains Trigger Mudslides in Nilgiris, Bus Driver Killed
IN · Published Oct 25, 2026
• Heavy rains in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris district caused multiple mudslides on 23-24 October 2026, leading to significant disruptions.
• A Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation bus was buried under debris, resulting in the death of its driver and injuries to the conductor.

Impact & Risks

The mudslides have caused one fatality and left several injured, including the bus conductor. Over 100 students from Kerala narrowly escaped harm as their buses stopped just 300 metres from the disaster site. Vehicular traffic has been severely disrupted, and tourist access to the district has been barred for three days. The heavy rains have also damaged infrastructure, including roads and buildings, posing risks to residents and travellers. The saturated terrain remains vulnerable to further landslides.

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