Tirumala ghat roads closed
The Hindu
The TTD on Thursday ordered temporary closure of both the ghat roads in the wake of inclement climate conditions that resulted in the uprooting of trees and rolling down of boulders at several places.
The TTD on Thursday ordered temporary closure of both the ghat roads in the wake of inclement climate conditions that resulted in the uprooting of trees and rolling down of boulders at several places. The roads will remain closed till 6 a.m. on Friday.
Pilgrim activities were greatly impacted as incessant rains and gusty winds swept across the town. The temple town which experienced sporadic incidents of minor landslides in the morning witnessed falling of huge trees on the ghat roads, Alipiri trekking route besides slipping of boulders post-noon.
The engineering, vigilance and forest personnel cleared the debris instantly without much inconvenience to the motorists.