Nilgiri Mountain Railway services cancelled until November 7 due to landslides and obstructions after heavy rains; restoration under way. Due to relentless downpours, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway has halted operations as debris has obstructed the tracks. Compounding this issue, an emerging low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal. Heavy rains in the Nilgiris led to a landslip in Coonoor and two vehicles being damaged on Friday (January 2, 2026).