Cyclone Fengal LIVE: Three Die In Rain-related Incidents; Severe Waterlogging In Puducherry, Chennai

Cyclone Fengal is expected to hit Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts by evening, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds.

Cyclone Fengal LIVE: Cyclonic storm Fengal has commenced making landfall close to Puducherry and it may approximately take 4 hours for it to cross the coast completely, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said here on Saturday.

Citing data and observations, IMD-Regional Meteorological Centre, Additional Director General, S Balachandran told PTI that the process of the cyclone's landfall commenced at about 5.30 pm on November 30.

On the area of landfall, he said it was close to 'Puducherry area' and that it may take approximately 4 hours for the completion of the landfall process and added that more related information would be made available later.

In an update at 7.35 pm, the IMD said: "Latest observations indicate that the forward sector of spiral bands associated with the cyclone has entered into the land. It is likely to move west-southwestwards and 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 next 3 to 4 hours."

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01 December 2024

12:43 IST

Cyclone Fengal Live: Indian Army Launches Flood Relief Operations

The Indian Army has initiated flood relief operations in Puducherry after heavy rainfall from Cyclone Fengal caused widespread waterlogging.

10:52 IST

Cyclone Fengal Live Updates: Indian Army Mobilizes for Flood Relief In Puducherry 

Chennai: Responding to a late-night request from the Puducherry District Collector, the Indian Army's Chennai Garrison Battalion deployed a rescue team early Sunday to aid flood-affected areas in Puducherry. 

A Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) unit, comprising one officer, six junior commissioned officers, and 62 soldiers, was dispatched at 2 am. The team covered 160 kilometers overnight, reaching Puducherry by 5:30 am to begin relief operations under the Dakshin Bharat Area's directives. 

09:41 IST

Cyclone Fengal Live: Waterlogging In Several Parts, Rescue Ops Underway 

Severe waterlogging has been reported in several areas as Cyclone Fengal made landfall on the Puducherry coast at 7 pm on Saturday. Rescue teams are using boats to evacuate people stranded in floodwaters.

07:32 IST

Cyclone Fengal Live: Chennai Airport Resumes Operations After Cyclone

Flight operations at Chennai International Airport resumed at 4:00 am today after being suspended since yesterday due to Cyclone Fengal.

06:16 IST

 Cyclonic Fengal Live: Storm Hits Tamil Nadu Coast, Likely To Move West-Southwest

The weather department said that the Cyclonic Storm Fengal is expected to move west-southwestwards and cross the north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, near Puducherry. The storm is expected to maintain a wind speed of 70-80 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 90 kmph over the next hour.

22:46 IST

Cyclone Fengal Live Update: Rains Lash TN, Pondicherry; Cyclonic Storm 'Fengal' Makes Landfall

Cyclone Fengal-triggered heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds lashed northern Tamil Nadu and neighbouring Puducherry on Saturday, prompting a shutdown of the Chennai airport, and inundated many parts of the city but there were no immediate reports of a major damage, the government said.

20:51 IST

Cyclone Fengal Live Tracker Live: Storm 'Fengal' Makes Landfall, Says IMD

Cyclonic storm Fengal has commenced making landfall close to Puducherry and it may approximately take 4 hours for it to cross the coast completely, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said here on Saturday.

Citing data and observations, IMD-Regional Meteorological Centre, Additional Director General, S Balachandran told PTI that the process of the cyclone's landfall commenced at about 5.30 pm on November 30.

On the area of landfall, he said it was close to 'Puducherry area' and that it may take approximately 4 hours for the completion of the landfall process and added that more related information would be made available later.

In an update at 7.35 pm, the IMD said: "Latest observations indicate that the forward sector of spiral bands associated with the cyclone has entered into the land. It is likely to move west-southwestwards and 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 next 3 to 4 hours."

19:48 IST

Cyclone Fengal Live Update: Heavy Rain Lashes Pondicherry

Heavy rain and gusty winds witnessed in Puducherry as the effect of Cyclone Fengal intensifies. As per IMD, the cyclone is to make landfall in the next few hours.

17:43 IST

Cyclone Fengal Tamil Nadu Live: State Deploys 16 Disaster Relief Teams

The Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority (TNSDMA) has deployed three disaster relief teams for Chennai and 13 teams for other districts affected by Cyclone Fengal. The TNSDMA has urged residents to avoid visiting beaches, amusement parks, and recreational events.

To address the impact of heavy rains, the Tamil Nadu Revenue and Disaster Management Department has established 2,229 relief centres in areas under heavy rain warnings. Currently, 471 people from 164 families have been relocated to relief camps in the Thiruvarur and Nagapattinam districts.

17:33 IST

Cyclone Fengal Updates LIVE: Rain Alerts Issued In Parts Of Tamil Nadu

A red alert has been issued for districts such as Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, Viluppuram, Kallakurichi, and Cuddalore, along with Puducherry. An orange alert is in place for several other districts, including Ranipet, Vellore, Thanjavur, and Karaikal, indicating the severity of the weather.

15:48 IST

Cyclone Fengal Live Updates: Alert At Puducherry Coast, Security Stepped Up Across Beaches

A team led by Puducherry SSP Kalaivanan visited the beaches and the coastal roads in the region and inspected them as the Cyclone Fengal is expected to cross the coast on Saturday evening. The authorities have advised the public to not visit beaches in Puducherry as well as in Tamil Nadu's Chennai, including Marina Beach, Pattinapakkam and Edward Elliot Beach. The tourist spots in Puducherry have been closed as a precautionary measure, owing to the impending cyclone Fengal.

SSP Kalaivanan, speaking to ANI on Saturday, said that security has been heightened on the coastal roads and nearby areas in Puducherry. The SSP said that 300 personnel have been deployed on the coastal roads and beaches.

"For the last four days, we have been deploying police personnel along the beaches and apart from that we are also informing the fishermen and people living in the low-lying areas to be careful. Fishermen are not venturing into the sea. Since last night, we have closed all beaches. We have deployed nearly 300 personnel across all the beaches of Puducherry and we are coordinating with the NDRF also," the SSP said.

15:45 IST

Cyclone Fengal Live Tracker Live: Multiple Flights Affected In Chennai Due To Heavy Rains

Cyclone Fengal is expected to make landfall today evening in Tamil Nadu, and multiple flights to and from Chennai were affected on Friday due to inclement weather in the region. Multiple airlines issued travel advisories and updates on their flight plans due to the continuing heavy rains in Chennai. "Flights to and from Chennai are getting affected due to inclement weather and heavy rains," read an X post by Air India.

IndiGo issued a travel advisory and said that their flights in multiple cities, including Chennai, Tiruchirappali, Tuticorin, Madurai, and others were impacted. "The current weather conditions continue to impact flights to/from Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Tuticorin, Madurai, with Tirupati and Vishakhapatnam now also affected," read the X post by IndiGo Airlines.

14:38 IST

Cyclone Fengal Live: Security Stepped Up Across Beaches

As Cyclone Fengal is heading for landfall in evening, a team led by Puducherry SSP Kalaivanan visited the beaches and the coastal roads in the region and inspected them.

14:11 IST

Cyclone Fengal Live: EMU Trains In Suburban To Operate At Reduced Frequency Intervals

As Cyclone Fengal is expected to make landfall this evening in Tamil Nadu, EMU train services on the suburban sections of the Chennai division will operate at reduced frequency intervals, according to a press release from the Southern Railway Chennai Division PRO.

13:56 IST

Cyclone Fengal Live: IMD Issues Warning For Heavy Rainfall, Flooding Risks 

On Cyclone Fengal, IMD DG Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said, " In the next 24 hours, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected over South Andhra Pradesh and North Coastal Tamil Nadu districts...There is a possibility of inundation in low-lying areas and cities like Chennai, Mahabalipuram...People should not come out of their homes and should stay in safe places...Fishermen should not venture into the sea..."

13:30 IST

Cyclone Fengal: Heavy Rain And Gusty Winds Witnessed In Kalpakkam  

As per the weather department, Cyclone Fengal crossed the north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, close to Puducherry as a cyclonic storm with wind speeds of 70-80 kmph, gusting to 90 kmph on the evening of 30th November.

13:25 IST

Cyclone Fengal Live: Chennai Airport Temporarily Halts Operations

The Chennai International Airport has temporarily halted operations due to heavy rains as Cyclone Fengal nears landfall. As per IANS, IndiGo Airlines announced that all flights will be suspended until 1 PM on Saturday.

13:14 IST

Cyclone Fengal Live: Schools Closed In Puducherry

Authorities have advised residents to stay indoors as Cyclone Fengal is set to make landfall near Puducherry on Saturday afternoon. Schools and colleges will remain closed, officials confirmed.