The cyclonic storm is likely to remain in Tamil Nadu, and weaken into a deep depression, stated the IMD in its latest release

Cyclone Fengal made landfall on Saturday night between 10:30 pm and 11:30 pm IST, near Puducherry, with wind speeds of 70-80 km/h, gusting up to 90 km/h.

Chennai: Cyclone Fengal, which completed its landfall process near Puducherry in the early hours of Sunday, has left a trail of destruction behind. Heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds pounded parts of Tamil Nadu,

Scenes of confusion unfolded at the airport as passengers faced lengthy delays, with many waiting for up to 12 hours before the situation stabilised.

The storm, the second to develop over the Bay of Bengal this season, packed gusts reaching up to 90 km per hour as it crossed the coastline. The Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai warned of continued heavy rainfall through Sunday,

The cyclonic storm has begun making landfall near Puducherry. The landfall process may take approximately 4 hours to complete.

The Indian Navy is preparing for Cyclone Fengal in the Bay of Bengal by activating disaster response mechanisms. They are prepositioning resources like food, water, and medical supplies, and readying Flood Relief Teams and diving teams for search and rescue operations in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry,

The India Meteorological Department on Thursday said the deep depression in the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by morning of November 29. The deep depression has brought heavy rains to parts of Tamil Nadu,

The deep depression over the Southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into Cyclone Fengal between November 28 evening and November 29 morning.

Cyclone Fengal intensifies over Bay of Bengal, expected to bring heavy rain and winds to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry by November 30, affecting schools, flights, and maritime safety

Heavy rainfall persists in multiple districts of Tamil Nadu, with a yellow alert for Chennai and an orange alert for Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, and Cuddalore.