The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted extremely heavy rainfall in Puducherry on Sunday as Cyclone Fengal made landfall on the coast on Saturday evening. The cyclone hit the Union Territory's coastline at 7 PM on Saturday, causing severe weather conditions. Rescue operations are underway to evacuate stranded residents. According to IMD, Puducherry is expected to experience extremely heavy rainfall on Sunday, followed by moderate rainfall on December 2. The authorities are closely monitoring the situation, with teams deployed for rescue and relief efforts to ensure the safety of the affected population and manage any disruptions caused by the cyclone's impact.
01 December,2024 01:32 PM IST
Cyclone Fengal has caused heavy rainfall and strong winds in various regions of Southern India. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the cyclone is expected to make landfall along the northern Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts, bringing wind speeds of 70-80 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 90 km/h. As a result, several flights to and from Chennai were impacted on Friday due to the adverse weather, leading airlines to issue travel advisories. Additionally, the heavy rains triggered by Cyclone Fengal have disrupted train operations, prompting Southern Railway to announce schedule changes.
01 December,2024 11:35 AM IST
Cyclone Fengal has thrown normal life out of gear in the Southern states of India. Severe waterlogging was witnessed in parts of Chennai district amid heavy rainfall. Chennai airport has been shut till 7 pm. Relief camps have been set up at multiple places for people living near the coastal areas. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin inspected the food preparation that is being done for relief camps, at Royapuram. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Fengal is expected to make landfall close to Puducherry, along the Tamil Nadu coast by today evening.
30 November,2024 05:42 PM IST
Cyclone Fengal is currently impacting parts of southern India, particularly Tamil Nadu, and nearby regions. Rough seas and gusty wind were witnessed in Mahabalipuram. The Cyclone is moving toward the Tamil Nadu coast, expected to make landfall near Puducherry between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram. As per IMD, #CycloneFengal 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.
30 November,2024 03:01 PM IST
Cyclone Fengal is set to hit the coast of Puducherry today in an estimated landfall. Many coastal areas are experiencing changes in weather, including high tides, rainfall, Rough sea and gusty winds. Due to the impact of Cyclone Fengal, coastal areas in Chennai witnessed changes in weather with gusty winds and rain. Cyclone Fengal brought heavy rains in many areas in Tamil Nadu. Rough sea, strong winds have also moved in, in coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh as cyclone Fengal is approaching the state. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Fengal will hit the coastal area by today evening. A red alert was issued for various parts of the southern states in view of incessant rainfall.
30 November,2024 01:15 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
