Cyclone Fengal LIVE Updates

Cyclone Fengal is intensifying over the southwest Bay of Bengal and is expected to make landfall between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram on the morning of November 30. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall and wind speeds of up to 70 kmph as the storm moves towards the northern Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts.

IMD has warned fishermen against venturing into the sea, as the Deep Depression over the Southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to strengthen into a cyclonic storm between the evening of November 28 and the morning of November 29. Coastal areas are expected to experience strong winds and rough seas. Airlines, including IndiGo, have issued advisories regarding flight disruptions to and from cities in Tamil Nadu such as Chennai, Tuticorin, Madurai, and Salem, urging passengers to check for updates.

Schools and colleges in several regions of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry have been closed as a precautionary measure. Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy has reviewed preparedness, instructing officials to relocate residents of low-lying areas to relief camps and set up 24/7 control rooms. The union territory has already received significant rainfall, with Karaikal recording 9.5 cm in the last 24 hours.

The Indian Coast Guard is actively coordinating with state agencies to ensure the safety of seafarers, issuing warnings to fishing vessels to return to harbor. Disaster management teams are on alert, while the IMD forecasts light to moderate rain with thunderstorms in parts of Tamil Nadu, with isolated heavy to very heavy rain in districts like Kancheepuram, Villupuram, and Cuddalore.

Stay tuned for live updates on Cyclone Fengal’s progress, weather advisories, evacuation measures, and government efforts to ensure public safety.

Dec 02, 2024 11:08 IST
Flood fury overwhelms Villupuram
Villupuram and nearby towns face severe flooding as relentless rains and overflowing rivers inundate low-lying areas. The well-connected town, a key link between Chennai and Tamil Nadu's central and southern regions, has been heavily impacted by the swelling Thenpennai River.



Nov 30, 2024 13:04 IST
Heavy rain in Chennai for last 24 hours
Chennai has experienced continuous heavy to moderate rainfall since last night, leading to rough sea conditions and strong winds. The IMD reported that Cyclone Fengal, currently over the Southwest Bay of Bengal, has been moving west-northwest and is expected to make landfall along the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts later today.



Nov 30, 2024 12:58 IST
Chennai airport shut till 7 pm
Chennai Airport has suspended operations until 7 PM on Saturday due to heavy rain and strong winds intensifying ahead of Cyclone Fengal's anticipated landfall, authorities announced.



Nov 30, 2024 12:58 IST
Storm continues to move towards Tamil Nadu coastline
Heavy rains and strong gusty winds battered northern Tamil Nadu on Saturday, disrupting daily life as Cyclonic Storm Fengal advanced toward the coast, with landfall expected near Puducherry later in the day.



Nov 30, 2024 10:23 IST
Adverse weather claims 15 lives in Sri Lanka
Adverse weather in Sri Lanka, caused by a deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal, has claimed 15 lives and affected over 450,000 people with widespread flooding. In a tragic incident in Sammanthurai, six students drowned while travelling on a tractor through floodwaters. Police have arrested a school principal and a teacher in connection with the incident.



Nov 30, 2024 10:22 IST
Chennai Metro implements precautions
The Chennai Metro Rail has enforced strict measures to prevent waterlogging and is actively monitoring the situation, the department announced on X.



Nov 30, 2024 09:52 IST
Heavy rain lashes parts of north Tamil Nadu
Heavy rains battered northern Tamil Nadu on Saturday, causing waterlogging in some areas. Residents in vulnerable locations moved their vehicles to safer spots. Roads remained mostly deserted as civic workers, police, and fire and rescue teams were stationed in high-risk areas



Nov 30, 2024 09:51 IST
Emergency contacts issued amid Cyclone Fengal alert
Residents in Puducherry are advised to stay indoors as a safety precaution. District Collector A. Kulothungan has conducted discussions with officials from the PWD, local administration, police, and other departments to assess and prepare for the situation.
For assistance during emergencies, you can contact:
Toll-free numbers: 112 and 1077
WhatsApp: 9488981070
 



Nov 29, 2024 10:24 IST
Chennai braces for 70 kmph wind
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that a deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal will make landfall along the north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast, between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, on the morning of November 30. It is expected to cross the coast as a deep depression, without intensifying into a cyclone, with wind speeds of 50-60 km/h, gusting up to 70 km/h. Coastal areas, particularly Chennai and nearby districts, are likely to experience heavy rainfall during its passage.
“The deep depression is expected to move northwestward and cross the north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts near Puducherry, between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, on the morning of November 30. Wind speeds may reach 55-65 km/h, with gusts up to 75 km/h,” stated the IMD's weather bulletin.



Nov 28, 2024 15:06 IST
Deep Depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal Stays stationary
The deep depression over the Southwest Bay of Bengal remains stationary but is expected to intensify. It will move north-northwestward, skirting the Sri Lankan coast over the next 12 hours. Subsequently, it is projected to continue its north-northwestward path and make landfall along the coasts of North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, by the morning of November 30, 2024.
 



Nov 28, 2024 14:51 IST
4 children drown in Sri Lanka as storm approaches India
Sri Lankan rescue teams have recovered the bodies of four children who drowned in a flash flood, while four others remain missing. The flooding, caused by torrential rains from a slow-moving storm, has led to widespread damage and forced over 250,000 people to evacuate their homes.
The storm is now moving towards the Tamil Nadu coast in India. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts light to moderate rainfall in many areas, with heavy rain expected in parts of north coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Thursday.



Nov 28, 2024 14:50 IST
Orange alert for Rayalaseema districts in Andhra Pradesh
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Andhra Pradesh's Rayalaseema districts over the next three days due to a cyclonic storm brewing over the southwest Bay of Bengal.
The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm with wind speeds of 65-75 kmph, gusting up to 85 kmph, between the evening of November 28 and the morning of November 29, the IMD reported.
The alert highlights potential severe weather impacts in the south coastal and Rayalaseema regions. Additionally, a ‘Number 1’ warning has been issued for all state ports as a precautionary step.



Nov 28, 2024 13:36 IST
Fengal to cross Chennai around November 30
Weather blogger Pradeep John shared with The News Minute that a deep depression or cyclone is expected to cross the coast between Parangipettai, Cuddalore, and Chennai around November 30. He also forecasted heavy rains in Chennai on November 29, with very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall likely on November 30.



Nov 28, 2024 13:35 IST
Orange alert issued for Chennai
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has issued an orange alert, warning of "very heavy" rainfall expected on November 28.



Nov 28, 2024 12:00 IST
NDRF team inspects vulnerable areas in Puducherry's TR Patinam
An NDRF team, along with officials, conducted an inspection of vulnerable and low-lying areas in TR Patinam, Karaikal, Puducherry, focusing on risk assessment and safety measures, according to the NDRF



Nov 28, 2024 10:07 IST
Deep depression moves northwards
Deep Depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal moved ​northwards with a speed of 2 kmph during past 06 hours located near latitude 9.1°N and longitude 82.1°E, about 110 km east-northeast of Trincomalee.
To cross north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram… pic.twitter.com/lk979hciJZ
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) November 28, 2024



Nov 28, 2024 10:01 IST
Indian Navy prepares for cyclone fengal relief operations
The Indian Navy has activated a disaster response plan as Cyclone Fengal strengthens in the Bay of Bengal, threatening Tamil Nadu's coastal regions. The Eastern Naval Command, in coordination with the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Naval Area, has set up a comprehensive disaster response framework to minimize the cyclone's impact.
Focused on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) and Search and Rescue (SAR) operations, the Navy is collaborating with state and civil authorities to ensure a swift response. Relief materials, such as food, drinking water, and medicines, are being loaded into vehicles, and specialized Flood Relief Teams (FRTs) are being deployed in at-risk zones.



Nov 28, 2024 09:52 IST
IMD: Deep Depression over Bay of Bengal to intensify
The IMD has reported that a deep depression is currently stationary over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to cross the northern Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts, between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, around the morning of November 30. The system is forecast to bring wind speeds of 50-60 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 70 kmph.
The IMD also indicated that there is a possibility of the deep depression intensifying into a cyclonic storm between the evening of November 28 and the morning of November 29. If this happens, wind speeds could range from 65-75 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 85 kmph, as the system moves over the southwest Bay of Bengal.
Deep Depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal moved ​northwards with a speed of 2 kmph during past 06 hours located near latitude 9.1°N and longitude 82.1°E, about 110 km east-northeast of Trincomalee.
To cross north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram… pic.twitter.com/lk979hciJZ
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) November 28, 2024



Nov 28, 2024 09:50 IST
IMD warns fishermen as deep depression turns cyclonic
The IMD has advised fishermen to avoid venturing into the sea as the Deep Depression over the Southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm between the evening of November 28 and the morning of November 29.