Overview

• Cyclone Fengal made landfall near Puducherry on November 30, bringing wind speeds of up to 90 km/h and heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
• Puducherry recorded 48.4 cm of rain in 24 hours, the highest in 30 years, leading to significant flooding and power outages in many areas.
• The storm has claimed at least 19 lives in India and Sri Lanka, with fatalities reported due to electrocution, drowning, and other rain-related incidents.
• Transportation was severely disrupted, with Chennai airport suspending operations, over 200 flights canceled or diverted, and train services affected by waterlogged tracks.
• Rescue and relief operations are ongoing, with the Indian Army and NDRF evacuating hundreds from flood-hit areas and setting up relief camps for displaced residents.