Cyclone Fengal live: Heavy rain in Chennai ahead of landfall today, red alert for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
Cyclone Fengal live updates: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for several parts of Tamil Nadu as Cyclonic storm ‘Fengal’ over the Bay of Bengal is likely to make landfall on Saturday afternoon, November 30, close to Puducherry, with wind speed upto 90 kmph. The region is predicted to experience changes in weather, including high tides and heavy rainfall....Read More
IMD head of Cyclonic division Ananda Das said a red alert has been issued in view of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in several parts of Tamil Nadu, south Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and interior Karnataka.
"Mostly coastal districts, with the crossing point between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram near Puducherry, will experience more impact. There will be wind and rainfall. Today, wind speeds reached 50-60 km/h, gusting to 70 km/h. Between 1 pm and 2 pm, there will be extremely heavy rainfall. At many places, there will be scattered heavy to very heavy rainfall," the director of the regional meteorological centre of Chennai, Dr S Balachandran said.
All schools and colleges will remain closed on Saturday in Puducherry and various districts of Tamil Nadu, including Kanchipuram.
Meanwhile, the Puducherry fisheries department has issued an advisory for fishermen, urging them not to venture into the sea as Cyclone Fengal approaches. The advisory also instructed fishermen to move their boats and equipment to higher ground to prevent damage.
Here are some quick updates on Cyclone Fengal:
- Cyclone Fengal is expected to make landfall on the coast of Tamil Nadu on Saturday afternoon, the India Meteorological Department said on Friday.
- A red alert has been issued in view of heavy to extremely heavy rainfalls in several parts of Tamil Nadu, South Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and interior Karnataka.
- Coastal districts of North Tamil Nadu and South Andhra Pradesh will receive heavy rainfall on November 30.
- All schools and educational institutes will remain closed in Puducherry and parts of Tamil Nadu.
- The IMD has also advised the fishermen not to venture into the sea in the districts most likely to be impacted due to Cyclone Fengal.
- The affected areas include Kamashwaram, Virundhamavadi, Pudupalli, Vedrappu, Vanamadevi, Vallapallam, Kallimedu, Eeravayal, and Chemboadi.
- 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.
- As of now, a total of 471 people belonging to 164 families have been accommodated in six relief centres in Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam districts.
- The Indian Navy on Thursday also activated a comprehensive disaster response plan as Cyclone Fengal intensifies in the Bay of Bengal.
Cyclone Fengal Live Updates: People park their vehicles on flyover fearing flash floods
fearing flash floods in low-lying areas of Velachery, people have parked their cars up on the Velachery flyover ahead of Cyclone Fengal's landfall.
Heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds pounded several parts of northern Tamil Nadu on Saturday, affecting normalcy.
Cyclone Fengal Live Updates: Helpline numbers issued
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.
Cyclone Fengal live: Is Chennai metro operation amid heavy rains?
Chennai Metro Rail said its services were operational without any glitches and informed the public of parking areas in specific stations that were prone to inundation. State-run transport corporations operated skeleton services in Chennai and nearby areas, PTI reported.
Cyclone Fengal live: Water logging in Chennai after heavy rains
Intermittent rainfall in coastal regions of Chennai led to water logging in several areas and many residents of low-lying Madipakkam parked their vehicles on both sides of the nearby Velachery flyover.
Cyclone Fengal live: Where is the cyclonic storm now?
Cyclonic Storm Fengal lies over Southwest Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestwards with a speed of 12 kmph during the past 6 hours and lay centred at 0530 hours IST of today, the IMD said.
Cyclone Fengal live: Stunning visuals from Tamil Nadu's Devanampattinam Beach | Watch
Heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds lashed several parts of northern Tamil Nadu on Saturday as cyclonic storm Fengal is expected to make landfall near Puducherry later in the day.
Cyclone Fengal live: Jharkhand likely to experience cloudy weather under influence of storm
Jharkhand is likely to experience fog and partial clouds under the influence of cyclone 'Fengal' from Friday, a weather official said.
The system might increase the minimum temperature by two to three degrees Celsius in the next two days, he said on Thursday.
Cyclone Fengal live: Deep depression intensifies into cyclonic storm
The deep depression over the Southwest Bay of Bengal intensified into a cyclonic storm on Friday afternoon, the India Meteorological Department said
Cyclone Fengal live: Boats docked in Chengalpattu port amid warning for fishermen | Video
Boats docked as fishermen have been advised by IMD not to venture into the sea due to high waves in Chengalpattu and turbulent conditions in the wake of cyclone Fengal
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.
Cyclone Fengal live: Schools, colleges closed in Kanchipuram today
In view of Cyclone Fengal and the incessant rainfall warning, a holiday has been announced for Saturday in schools and colleges of the Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu, according to the District administration.
This order has been issued for all educational institutions, including private ones, in the district on November 30, due to heavy rainfall warning by MeT.
Cyclone Fengal live: Drone visual from coastal areas of Puducherry is a sight to catch | Watch
Drone visuals from the coastal areas of Puducherry as the region witnessed rough sea and gusty wind witnessed as the impact of cyclone Fengal
According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Fengal will hit the coastal area by today evening.
Cyclone Fengal live: Advisory issued for Puducherry fishermen
The Puducherry Fisheries Department has issued an advisory for the fishermen and advised them not to venture into the sea as Cyclone Fengal is to make landfall on Saturday.
Cyclone Fengal live: Rain warning in Andhra Pradesh for next 24 hours
The Director of Visakhapatnam Cyclone Warning Centre in Andhra Pradesh, Srinuvas said that they have issued a warning of 'extremely heavy rainfall' for the districts of Nellore, Tirupati and Chittoor for the next 24 hours.
Chennai rains: Heavy rainfall in parts of Tamil Nadu in view of Cyclone Fengal | Watch
Due to the impact of Cyclone Fengal, many coastal areas witnessed rains in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu on Saturday.
According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Fengal will hit the coastal area today.
Cyclone Fengal live: Schools closed in Puducherry, advisory issued
Officials here have asked the residents to stay indoors in view of cyclonic storm Fengal's likely landfall near Puducherry on Saturday afternoon.
All schools and colleges here will remain closed on Saturday.
Cyclone Fengal live: Heavy rainfall in Chennai today, predicts IMD
Cyclone Fengal is expected to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and possible flooding to Tamil Nadu's coastal regions, the IMD forecast said. Authorities have urged residents in low-lying and coastal areas to remain vigilant and follow safety advisories.
Cyclone Fengal live: Which areas will be most impacted in Tamil Nadu
The affected areas in Tamil Nadu include Kamashwaram, Virundhamavadi, Pudupalli, Vedrappu, Vanamadevi, Vallapallam, Kallimedu, Eeravayal, and Chemboadi.
Cyclone Fengal live updates: Landfall likely today
Cyclonic storm ‘Fengal’ over the Bay of Bengal is likely to make landfall on Saturday afternoon, November 30, close to Puducherry, with wind speed upto 90 kmph.
Cyclone Fengal live: Red alert in these states
IMD head of Cyclonic division Ananda Das said a red alert has been issued in view of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in several parts of Tamil Nadu, south Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and interior Karnataka.
