Ooty: The Nilgiri District administration has imposed travel restrictions on the Ooty-Gudalur road — the only route connecting Malappuram and Wayanad with Ooty — after a major landslip at Naduvattom, between Gudalur and Ooty, on Wednesday. No casualities were reported as the incident happened when minimal traffic was on the route.

Loose earth, debris, and large rocks are strewn across the road. The district administration has instructed the border check posts at Malappuram and Wayanad to block all tourists' vehicles.

Transport buses will only be allowed on the route during the day, while the movement of emergency service vehicles will not be restricted. 

The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for the Nilgiris on Thursday and Friday, warning of torrential rain. The district administration has urged the public to stay indoors and exercise caution.