Cyclone Fengal (pronounced Feinjal) is closing in on the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts and is expected to make landfall on Saturday evening. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the cyclone will hit between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram near Puducherry, bringing heavy rain and wind speeds up to 90 kmph.
Cyclone Fengal Latest Updates
Heavy Rain and Disruptions:
Chennai and nearby districts, including Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, and Tiruvallur, have experienced heavy rainfall since early Saturday.
Over 10 flights at Chennai airport have been canceled, with IndiGo suspending all operations temporarily. An Abu Dhabi-Chennai flight was diverted to Bengaluru due to bad weather.
Local train services in Chennai are running at reduced intervals due to heavy rain.
School and Office Closures:
Schools and colleges in Chennai, Thiruvallur, Chengalpattu, and Kanchipuram are closed today.
IT companies have been advised to allow employees to work from home.
Government Precautions:
Public transport services on major roads, including the East Coast Road (ECR) and Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), have been suspended.
The Tamil Nadu government has set up over 2,220 relief camps, with around 500 people already taking shelter in Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam districts.
Emergency Measures:
Motor pumps, generators, and boats have been deployed in affected areas.
The Indian Navy has stationed flood relief teams in vulnerable locations.
Billboards and hoardings have been removed to prevent accidents caused by strong winds.
Puducherry Updates:
Puducherry is also experiencing heavy rain, prompting school and college closures.
Low-lying areas have been evacuated, and key tourist areas, including the beach road, are closed to prevent public access to the shoreline.
IMD Warnings and Relief Measures
The IMD Tamil Nadu has issued a red alert for seven coastal districts, warning of extremely heavy rainfall. Emergency toll-free numbers (112 and 1077) have been activated to assist residents.
Cyclone Fengal Tracker
Stay updated on Cyclone Fengal’s progress and its impact across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andhra Pradesh through live updates.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely to ensure public safety.
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