Tree Falls on Valparai Pollachi Road, Disrupts Traffic for Two Hours

A tree fell on the Valparai-Pollachi road near Waterfall Estate, disrupting traffic for approximately two hours. Emergency services removed the tree restoring normalcy.


Coimbatore: A large tree fell across the Valparai-Pollachi road near the Solai Curve by the Waterfall Estate yesterday, leading to a traffic halt for about two hours. Due to ongoing rain in the region, both local residents and tourists faced significant inconvenience.

Vehicles traveling from Valparai to Pollachi and vice versa were stuck, causing considerable delays.



Upon receiving the information, the Fire Service Department and Highway Department personnel deployed a JCB machine to remove the tree and clear the path.



Traffic was restored to normal post the removal of the tree debris.

Madras HC Halts Development at Ukkadam, Valankulam Lakes Over STP Lapses

The Madras High Court while considering a report by the Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History, Coimbatore...

Drug Control Drive: Coimbatore Police Conduct Surprise Checks at College Students’ Rooms

Coimbatore City Police conducted surprise inspections at rooms occupied by college students across the city on Monday (A...

Car Catches Fire After Crashing into Electric Pole in Coimbatore

A car caught fire after allegedly crashing into an electric pole on Thadagam Road in Coimbatore on Monday. The woman dri...

Safety Concerns Rise Over Irresponsible Activities at Kattanji Hills; Residents Seek Intensified Patrols

Irresponsible behaviour by some trekkers at Kattanji Hills along the Periyanaickenpalayam–Karamadai border has raised c...

Female Elephant Dies Despite Treatment in Thekkampatti Near Mettupalayam

A female elephant found in an ailing condition in Thekkampatti near Mettupalayam died on Monday despite prolonged treatm...

Coimbatore Corporation’s Special Loan Camp for Street Vendors; 181 Applications Received

A special bank loan camp for street vendors in Coimbatore Corporation limits was held at the Corporation’s main office a...