Udhagamandalam, Dec. 24 -- Due to heavy ice formation in Ooty, the temperatures have dropped to -1 degree Celsius in the Talakunda area. Some other areas in the Ooty city experienced -0.1 degrees Celsius, intensifying the cold.

The severe cold has affected the daily lives of people living in the area, making it harder to travel in the area.

The Forest Department has issued a ban on tourists visiting the plains near the Kamaraj Sagar Dam, citing safety reasons. This could put a hamper in the plans of tourists who planned to visit the scenic place as part of their trip.

Since the last 10 days, the impact of ice has been increasing in the Niligiris District, Ooty. It was especially prevalent in areas such as Ooty Government Botanical Gard...