Heavy rains have pounded Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam and the steps way has completely collapsed. The pilgrims have to use the Ghat roads only.
They cannot use the steps for going up to the 7 Hills. The waterlogging still continues on the Hills. The Darshan however is continuing and the pilgrims can come to TTD.
The food arrangements are also being made by the TTD. It might take at least 4 to 6 months time for repair the steps way to Tirumala. The JCBs have been used to clear the ghat roads.
Both the Ghat roads are now open for the pilgrims. Pilgrims who have tickets for Darshan are being allowed on to the TTD. The waterfalls are flowing in full swing over the hills and the water is flowing into the Tirupathi city.
Tirumala is filled with fog and it is looking like Kodaikanal. TTD will not allow pilgrims to walk onto the Hill shrine. The L and T will be getting the contract of repairing the steps road.
Water at various places on Tirumala is being pumped out with Motors.
