On the Coonoor-Mettupalayam road, a dying tree susceptible of uprooting was axed by the officials, this morning.
The recent incessant showers in Nilgris has led to uprooting of many trees causing traffic blocks. Mostly, age-old dying trees does not withstand huge rains or winds causing huge threat to the motorists and their vehicles.
As an act of precaution, an age-old tree which was on the verge of uprooting was axed by the fire and rescue team in the presence of Revenue Divisional Officer, Geetha priya. The traffic was halted for a brief time on the Coonoor-Mettupalayam road as the staff were engaged in evacuating the tree branches and trunks.
The cautionary action initiated by the officials was much-appreciated by the public, as Northeast monsoons might start anytime shortly in the district of Nilgris.