more-inA recent spurt in construction activities on steep slopes around the Kotagiri town in the Nilgiris has alarmed citizens. They fear that another construction boom could lead to major disasters in the future. W Francis' Nilgiris Gazeteer, states that three geological faults occur in the Nilgiris. However, there has been a spurt in dangerous construction activities in and around Kotagiri, using earth diggers to construct roads. This is especially dangerous and could lead to major landslips in the future,” said Mr. Venugopal.

Source: The Hindu July 26, 2017 02:57 UTC