Cyclone Fengal Causes Severe Flooding in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

The storm has left at least 19 dead in India and Sri Lanka, disrupted transportation, and brought record rainfall to Puducherry.

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.