Cyclone Fengal Leaves Devastation Across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karnataka

The storm has caused severe flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage, displacing thousands and claiming at least 12 lives in southern India.

Cyclone Fengal made landfall on December 1 near Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, bringing record-breaking rainfall and widespread destruction to 14 districts in Tamil Nadu.
Torrential rains triggered landslides in Tiruvannamalai, killing a family of seven and trapping others; rescue efforts continue despite ongoing heavy rainfall and risks of further landslides.
The storm has displaced over 7,000 people in Tamil Nadu, with 147 relief camps set up and critical infrastructure, including roads and power lines, heavily damaged.
Neighboring states of Karnataka and Kerala are also experiencing heavy rains, with alerts issued for potential flooding and schools closed in several districts.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has requested ₹2,000 crore in aid from the central government, citing the unprecedented scale of destruction affecting 1.5 crore people and over 2 lakh hectares of farmland.