Ooty, Dec. 12 -- With the onset of winter across Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris district, the region has witnessed a sharp and noticeable dip in temperatures, leading to major frosting and intense cold.

A chilly, cold wave has tightened its grip on the hills, with Thalaikundha recording a minimum temperature of 2 degrees Celsius and Ooty city registering 4.1 degrees Celsius.

Green lawns coated with frost during early morning hours, while thick fog has resulted in layers of water droplets on vehicles parked overnight. As shared by the local residents, the chill has intensified over the past few days, making it difficult to step out before sunrise.

"We come to the temple at 5 in the morning, and it is very cold. We light the fire at 6 in the morn...