Amidst the festive cheer enveloping India during Christmas, the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu encountered an extraordinary winter spectacle. Thalaikundha village, nestled among picturesque hills, encountered a rare temperature drop to 0°C, a phenomenon usually associated with North India.

This unexpected cold spell sent the villagers scurrying indoors, seeking warmth from the biting chill. While daily activities took a backseat, the surroundings underwent a magical transformation, with the landscape veiled in a shimmering white coat.

The usually verdant grasslands of the district were adorned with a glistening blanket of white frost, creating a fairy-tale-like scene. Even popular tourist spots like Ooty Nagar, HPF, Kanthal, Thalaikundha, and Fingerpost were draped in this frosty charm, as reported by ANI.

However, this frosty surprise posed challenges for some residents, with several vehicles coated in a layer of snow that hindered their start.

Local weather experts attributed this unusual phenomenon to significant fluctuations in day-night temperatures over recent weeks. While daytime temperatures lingered around a pleasant 25°C, the nights turned exceptionally cold, with Ooty recording nighttime temperatures of 7.5°C over the last weekend.

The unprecedented cold snap turned Thalaikundha village and parts of Nilgiris into a winter wonderland demonstrating the unpredictable yet enchanting facets of nature.