Tamil Nadu

Cyclone Fengal, labeled "erratic" by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), has etched its name in history as one of the slowest-moving cyclonic systems to approach Tamil Nadu in five decades.

Cyclone Fengal weakened to a deep depression over north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, causing heavy rainfall and flooding. Schools and colleges were closed in several districts, and train services were disrupted. While Chennai saw heavy rain, preventative measures mitigated major flooding.

Cyclonic Storm Fengal has officially made landfall near Puducherry, with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) confirming that the storm's landfall process began at around 5:30 pm on Saturday.

Cyclone Fengal is expected to make landfall near Puducherry on Saturday afternoon. A red alert has been issued for several districts in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, with heavy rain and strong winds predicted. Public services and flights have been suspended as a precaution.

As Cyclone Fengal is expected to make landfall between Puducherry and Karaikal today, heavy rainfall is occurring in several districts, including Chennai, Cuddalore, and Villupuram.

Heavy Rain Warning: A deep depression in the southwest Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclone today and make landfall between Mamallapuram and Karaikal. Rainfall will intensify from November 29, with heavy rain expected in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram, and Chengalpattu districts on November 30.

A deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclone, bringing heavy rainfall to Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal. Schools and colleges in Nagapattinam district are closed tomorrow due to the heavy rain warning.

According to the IMD, heavy rainfall is predicted in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu for the next three days. Tuesday's rains were heavy in some areas, causing traffic snarls on major roads like the OMR Road. Air travel was also affected, with seven flights delayed.

Tamil Nadu prepares for a cyclonic storm with heavy rainfall predicted for the next three days. Schools and colleges are closed in several districts. Stay updated on the latest weather alerts and government advisories.

According to IMD, a well-marked low-pressure area in the southeast Bay of Bengal has been moving west-northwestwards, intensifying into a depression as of the morning of November 24.