On Wednesday, an uprooted tree, caused by heavy winds in the Nilgiris, fell on a tribal woman near Coonoor, killing her on the spot.
The victim was identified as 50-year-old Malliga Kumar. The incident is said to have occurred on Wednesday morning in Sembakkarai village, near Coonoor. Ms. Kumar is said to have been inside her house when a tree fell on it.
Following the incident, District Collector Lakshmi Bhavya Tanneeru visited the village where she handed over solatium amounting to ₹5 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased.
Published – June 18, 2025 07:22 pm IST