Cyclone Fengal Live Updates: Cyclone approaches Puducherry, evacuation underway

Cyclone Fangal Live Updates: Heavy rains in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry as storm hits

Cyclone Fengal lashed northern Tamil Nadu and neighboring Puducherry with heavy rains and strong winds on Saturday, leading to the closure of the Chennai airport and flooding in several parts of the city. However, the government did not immediately report any major damage. The cyclonic storm reached near Puducherry Union Territory.

Cyclone Fengal Live Updates: Cyclone approaches Puducherry, evacuation underway

Cyclonic storm ‘Fengal’ formed over the Bay of Bengal has reached near the coast of Puducherry. Meanwhile, authorities have initiated evacuation and suspended travel operations to ensure safety. Preparations are underway to minimize damage and protect affected communities.

Cyclone Fangal Live Updates: Heavy rain likely in southern parts of Andhra Pradesh

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers in many areas of south coastal and Rayalaseema regions of Andhra Pradesh. Extremely heavy rainfall at one or two places very likely over SPSR Nellore, Tirupati and Chittoor districts on Saturday.

Cyclone Fangal Live Updates: IMD issues red alert for heavy rains in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert of heavy rain in many parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The IMD also issued a red alert for very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore districts and Puducherry on Saturday.

The IMD has also predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam districts and Karaikal region.

Cyclone Fengal live updates: IMD says landslides have begun near Puducherry

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday said that cyclonic storm ‘Fengal’ over the Bay of Bengal has started making landfall near the coast of Puducherry. The storm is likely to cross Tamil Nadu coast in the next 3-4 hours.

Cyclone Fengal live updates: Chennai airport closed till 4 am amid heavy rain, 55 flights canceled

Chennai airport will remain closed till 4 am due to the arrival of Cyclone Fengal. The city also received heavy rain on Saturday and at least 55 flights were cancelled.

Cyclone Fengal live updates: Puducherry government issues heavy rain warning to residents via SMS

Puducherry received heavy rainfall on Saturday as Cyclone Fangal approached, forcing the Union Territory administration to send SMS alerts to nearly 12 lakh residents. The alert urges them to remain vigilant as a storm is expected to approach the area later in the day.

Cyclone Fangal Live Updates: IMD predicts landslides near Puducherry, heavy rains expected

Chennai IMD chief S. Balachandran said on Saturday that the cyclone is expected to reach Puducherry in the evening, with heavy rainfall predicted. “It is located about 100 km south-east of Chennai and north-east of Puducherry. It is moving at a speed of 10 km/hr. It is likely to pass near Puducherry by this evening.

Balachandran further said: “The day after tomorrow, the system will move westwards… Wind speed while crossing will be 70-80 kmph, increasing to 90 kmph.”

Cyclone Fangal Live Updates: Heavy rains in Tirupati as cyclone approaches Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh

Heavy rain occurred in parts of Tirupati on Saturday as Cyclone Fengal moved towards Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh coasts.

Cyclone Fengal live updates: People move to camps near Kalpakkam as cyclone approaches

People living in areas affected by Cyclone Fengal are being shifted to relief camps near Kalpakkam in Chengalpattu district on Saturday.

Cyclone Fengal live updates: Udhayanidhi Stalin assures support to volunteers as coastal areas brace for impact

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday gave a live update on the impact of Cyclone Fengal, which has caused heavy rains in districts like Chennai, Chengalpattu and Tiruvallur. In a message shared on Twitter, Stalin expressed his gratitude towards the volunteers working on the ground. He assured that the government’s efforts and precautionary measures are in place and assured the volunteers that their demands will be immediately addressed.

Cyclone Fangal Live Updates: Cyclonic storm may uproot trees, disrupt power service

IMD DG Mrityunjay Mohapatra said cyclone ‘Fengal’ will make landfall by evening, bringing strong winds that can uproot small trees and damage houses, telephone lines and power lines.

Cyclone Fengal Live Updates: Heavy rains cause traffic jams, waterlogging in many parts of Chennai

The impact of Cyclone Fengal resulted in heavy rains in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu, affecting traffic and disrupting normal life. According to the IMD, cyclone ‘Fengal’ over the south-west Bay of Bengal first moved west-northwestwards and is expected to cross northern Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts by evening.

Cyclone Fangal Live Updates: Cyclonic storm moving towards coast, IMD releases latest update

Cyclonic storm ‘Fengal’ over south-west Bay of Bengal has moved west-northwestwards and moved close to Karaikal and Puducherry as a cyclonic storm with wind speed of 70-80 gusts. It is likely to cross north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Mahabalipuram. km per hour, IMD said.

Cyclone Fengal Live Updates: Madras University postpones exams scheduled for Sunday

In view of the extreme weather conditions due to cyclone ‘Fengal’, Madras University on Saturday postponed its remote mode examinations scheduled to be held on Sunday. The examinations will now be conducted on December 15.

Cyclone Fengal Live Updates: Local train operations suspended from Chennai Beach station

Suburban local train services between Chennai Beach and Velachery have been suspended due to strong winds caused by cyclonic storm ‘Fengal’, Chennai Division PRO said.

Helpline numbers for passenger assistance:

1. Com Control – 044-25330952, 044-25330953
2. Central – 044-25354140 & 22277
3. Egmore – 9003161811
4. Tambaram – 8610459668
5. Chengalpattu – 9345962113
6. Perambur – 9345962147

Cyclone Fengal Live Updates: Chennai Airport operations suspended due to adverse weather conditions

Hours after IndiGo canceled flight services at Chennai airport citing bad weather, the airport authorities have suspended all flight operations from noon to 7 pm.

Cyclone Fangal Live Updates: Roads flooded amid heavy rains in Chennai; Tamil Nadu on ‘red alert’

Major areas of Chennai were flooded due to heavy rains in parts of Tamil Nadu on Saturday. IMD issues red alert for heavy rains in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu as cyclonic storm ‘Fengal’ moves closer to coastal areas of Puducherry.

Cyclone Fangal Live Updates: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin reviews cyclone preparedness

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday reviewed the arrangements and precautionary measures taken by the state government in the wake of Cyclone Fengal. He visited the disaster management control room in Chennai to take stock of the preparations.

Cyclone Fangal Live Updates: How the storm got its name and what it means

The name ‘Fengal’ is from the Arabic language, where it means “indifferent.” Saudi Arabia proposed the name, following the naming conventions of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP).

The practice of naming cyclones is part of a broader effort to recognize the cultural diversity and linguistic heritage across the region, adding a layer of identity to these global natural phenomena. read here

Cyclone Fangal Live Updates: Cyclonic storm likely to approach Puducherry; Schools closed in Chennai amid heavy rains

Cyclone Fengal, which intensified over the Bay of Bengal on November 29, is likely to make landfall near the coastlines of Puducherry on Saturday afternoon. The Chennai Meteorological Department said the storm will cross the coast between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram at a speed of 70-80 kmph, with gusts reaching 90 kmph. A change in weather conditions was seen even before the landslide, as Chennai received heavy rains, forcing authorities to order closure of schools.