Cyclone Fengal Approaches Tamil Nadu and Puducherry with Heavy Rain and Strong Winds

The storm is expected to make landfall near Puducherry on November 30, prompting alerts, school closures, and disaster preparedness measures.

Cyclone Fengal, forming over the Bay of Bengal, is forecast to make landfall between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram near Puducherry on November 30 with wind speeds of 70-80 km/h, gusting up to 90 km/h.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts across several districts in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, warning of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in coastal and interior regions.
Schools and colleges in Chennai, Puducherry, and other affected areas have been closed as a precaution, and fishermen have been advised to avoid venturing into the sea until further notice.
The Indian Navy has activated a disaster response plan, deploying relief teams and essential supplies to vulnerable areas to assist with humanitarian aid and rescue operations.
The storm has already caused significant damage to crops in Tamil Nadu and is expected to bring widespread rainfall and potential flooding over the next few days.