The rare Neelakurinji flower, which only blooms once every 12 years, has made a stunning appearance in Udagamandalam, better known as Ooty. This breathtaking natural event has transformed the hills into a carpet of vibrant blue, attracting nature lovers and tourists from all over. Don’t miss this spectacular sight!

Neelakurinji Blossoms Again After 12  Years; Nilgiris Sees Huge Flow Of Tourists

<p>Ooty, a popular hill station in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, saw mercury drop to 0.8 degrees Celsius on Sunday (Jan 28), thus transcending into a landscape often seen in India’s Kashmir valley. Media reports said up to an inch of ice was found stacked on parked vehicles, as residents in the area struggled to fire up their vehicles in frigid conditions.</p>

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<p>Even on Monday morning (Jan 29), the impact of frost was seen in areas like the Government Botanical Garden, BRICS Open Ground, Boat House, etc. The temperature in the Thalaigunda area dipped further down to 0 degrees Celsius.</p>

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<p>The chilling cold has disrupted people’s lives in the area, who are increasingly resorting to huddling around bonfires to keep themselves warm.</p>

<p>The hill station, located in the Nilgiri district, witnesses&nbsp;frost every year from November to February. However, this year, the frost only appeared in late January. Icy plains were observed in Ooty City and surrounding areas such as Kanthal, Pinker Post, and Thalai Kunta, as per a report by news agency ANI.</p>

<p>Even water drops on the lawns in these areas and surrounding places&nbsp;looked like frozen lumps.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The local weather department officials said a significant variation was seen in the temperatures of day and night, with the mercury hovering near 25C in the daytime.</p>

<p>Users on social media also reacted to the unusual scenes coming from Ooty.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Yes! its Very Cold!! I forgot to carry sweater &amp;it was like getting freezed,” wrote one user on X. “Global cooling,” wrote another. A third user, while recalling his past visit to the hill station, wrote, “Nilgri hills. Ooty is a "hill station" at times it gets very cold there. Been there in summers and mornings and nights use to be chilly.”</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Ooty, a popular hill station in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, saw mercury drop to 0.8 degrees Celsius on Sunday (Jan 28), thus transcending into a landscape often seen in India’s Kashmir valley.

Ooty, a popular hill station in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, saw mercury drop to 0.8 degrees Celsius on Sunday (Jan 28), thus transcending into a landscape often seen in India’s Kashmir valley. Media reports said up to an inch of ice was found stacked on parked vehicles, as residents in the area struggled to fire up their vehicles in frigid conditions. #WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Life of Ooty residents affected by severe cold as frost forms on plants, vehicles, and roads. pic.twitter.com/9kaOlP3GWz — ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2024 × Even on Monday morning (Jan 29), the impact of frost was seen in areas like the Government Botanical Garden, BRICS Open Ground, Boat House, etc. The temperature in the Thalaigunda area dipped further down to 0 degrees Celsius. #WATCH | Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu: Temperature continues to dip in the hill station Ooty resulting in heavy frost in the morning. People sit around the bonfire to keep themselves warm. pic.twitter.com/9vDhKAKfoi — ANI (@ANI) January 29, 2024 × The chilling cold has disrupted people’s lives in the area, who are increasingly resorting to huddling around bonfires to keep themselves warm. The hill station, located in the Nilgiri district, witnesses frost every year from November to February. However, this year, the frost only appeared in late January. Icy plains were observed in Ooty City and surrounding areas such as Kanthal, Pinker Post, and Thalai Kunta, as per a report by news agency ANI. Even water drops on the lawns in these areas and surrounding places looked like frozen lumps. Also read: Climate change causes dry spell in Kashmir: Winter wonderland Gulmarg struggles with no snow The local weather department officials said a significant variation was seen in the temperatures of day and night, with the mercury hovering near 25C in the daytime. Users on social media also reacted to the unusual scenes coming from Ooty. “Yes! its Very Cold!! I forgot to carry sweater &it was like getting freezed,” wrote one user on X. “Global cooling,” wrote another. A third user, while recalling his past visit to the hill station, wrote, “Nilgri hills. Ooty is a "hill station" at times it gets very cold there. Been there in summers and mornings and nights use to be chilly.” (With inputs from agencies)

Watch | Mini-Kashmir in Tamil Nadu: Mercury dips below 1C as frost covers areas in Ooty

<p>After shooting for almost two months in Ooty, it's a wrap for 'The Archies'&nbsp;team in the hill station. Khushi Kapoor, who is all set to make her debut with the project, announced the schedule wrap on her Instagram.</p>

<p>Khushi shared a string of 'behind the scenes' pictures on her Instagram. In the pictures, she can be seen having fun with the cast including the likes of Suhana Khan, and Agastya Nanda.</p>

<p>Director Zoya Akhtar also announced the same and wrote, "It`s A Sign #schedulewrap #thankyouooty" while sharing a picture from the set that had the word `WRAP` written in it. Shooting for the film began in April and the first look was released on May 14.</p>

<p>The film is the Indian adaptation of the iconic comic `The Archies` and will be released on OTT Giant Netflix. Produced by Tiger Baby and Graphic India, `The Archies` is a coming-of-age story that will introduce the teenagers of Riverdale to a new generation in India. Set in the 1960s, `The Archies` will be a live-action musical set.</p>

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<p>Apart from Khushi Kapoor, `The Archies` marks the acting debuts of Shah Rukh Khan`s daughter Suhana Khan and Amitabh Bachchan`s grandson Agastya Nanda.</p>

<p>The film also stars four other newcomers - Mihir Ahuja, Dot, Vedang Raina and Yuvraj Menda in lead roles. As of now, the film is slated for a 2023 release.</p>

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After shooting for almost two months in Ooty, it's a wrap for 'The Archies' team in the hill station. Khushi Kapoor, who is all set to make her debut with the project, announced the schedule wrap on her Instagram.

After shooting for almost two months in Ooty, it's a wrap for 'The Archies' team in the hill station. Khushi Kapoor, who is all set to make her debut with the project, announced the schedule wrap on her Instagram. Khushi shared a string of 'behind the scenes' pictures on her Instagram. In the pictures, she can be seen having fun with the cast including the likes of Suhana Khan, and Agastya Nanda. Director Zoya Akhtar also announced the same and wrote, "It`s A Sign #schedulewrap #thankyouooty" while sharing a picture from the set that had the word `WRAP` written in it. Shooting for the film began in April and the first look was released on May 14. The film is the Indian adaptation of the iconic comic `The Archies` and will be released on OTT Giant Netflix. Produced by Tiger Baby and Graphic India, `The Archies` is a coming-of-age story that will introduce the teenagers of Riverdale to a new generation in India. Set in the 1960s, `The Archies` will be a live-action musical set. Also read: Quavo & Takeoff launch new Motown-COLORS series celebrating Black Music Month Apart from Khushi Kapoor, `The Archies` marks the acting debuts of Shah Rukh Khan`s daughter Suhana Khan and Amitabh Bachchan`s grandson Agastya Nanda. The film also stars four other newcomers - Mihir Ahuja, Dot, Vedang Raina and Yuvraj Menda in lead roles. As of now, the film is slated for a 2023 release. Also read: Sai Pallavi reacts to her controversial remarks, says disturbing to see people justifying lynching

'The Archies' cast wraps up shoot in Ooty, Khushi Kapoor shares pictures

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