Cyclone Fengal, which developed into a full-fledged storm by Wednesday after evolving from a deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal, is now on track to make landfall along the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts by Saturday evening. As the cyclone ...

Tamil Nadu is bracing for Cyclone Fengal, which is expected to make landfall Saturday (Nov 30) evening between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, close to Puducherry.

Chennai: Heavy rains pounded several parts of north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Saturday, under the impact of Cyclone 'Fengal,' affecting normalcy and prompting evacuation.The downpour

Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services (TNFRS) rescued 15 people, including a dog, from Urapakkam's flooded homes. Continuous rain led to the inundation,

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated that Cyclone Fengal, pronounced as Feinjal, will hit the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram close to Puducherry with a wind speed of 70-80 km per hour, gusting to 90 kmph, this afternoon.

Cyclone Fengal approaches Tamil Nadu, India, with powerful winds and surging waves. Schools are shut, and hundreds have been evacuated as authorities brace for landfall. Stay updated on the latest developments.

The cyclone is likely to continue moving west-northwestward and cross the north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, near Puducherry, as a cyclonic storm with wind speeds of 70-80 km/h, gusting to 90 km/h, during the afternoon of November 30.

Severe waterlogging witnessed in parts of Chennai district amid heavy rainfall. As per IMD, Cyclone Fengal to cross north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram close to Puducherry as a cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 70-80 kmph gusting to 90 kmph during the evening of 30th November.

The Department of Revenue and Disaster Management has set up toll-free numbers 112 and 1077 to receive distress calls from the public. People can also seek help through the WhatsApp number 9488981070.

Ahead of cyclone Fengal (pronounced fenjal) making landfall early on Sunday near the Puducherry coast, Chennai and surrounding districts are pounded by heavy downpour accompanied by gutsy winds without any respite.

The uncharacteristically slow pace of the cyclone has caused it to hover over the Bay of Bengal, causing it to gather more moisture. According to experts, this is causing heavy rain in several parts of the state.