Cyclone Fengal Highlights: Storm nears Tamil Nadu; Puducherry schools shut tomorrow
- Cyclone Fengal Highlights: Schools in Tiruchirappalli, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, and Tiruvarur are closed in anticipation of heavy rains.
Cyclone Fengal Highlights: Chennai city and its suburbs have been experiencing widespread rainfall since Tuesday morning and are under a yellow alert for Wednesday, with the IMD predicting light to moderate rains, occasionally heavy, until Thursday (November 28)....Read More
According to the district administration, schools and colleges in Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu, will remain closed on Wednesday due to the ongoing rainfall. District Collector Pradeep Kumar confirmed the closure in light of the continuous rain. Additionally, authorities have declared a holiday for schools and colleges in other districts, including Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, and Tiruvarur, in anticipation of heavy rains.
Meanwhile, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai said that the depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal has intensified into a deep depression and is expected to strengthen further into a cyclonic storm on Wednesday.
"Yesterday's depression will intensify into a deep depression... It is likely to further intensify into a cyclonic storm and move towards the north direction, towards the Tamil Nadu coast," said S. Balachandran, Director of the Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai.
Impact due to heavy rain
- IndiGo Airlines has issued a travel advisory, informing passengers of disruptions to flights from Chennai, Tuticorin, and Madurai due to the adverse weather. The airline also expressed hope for a swift recovery and thanked passengers for their understanding. "#6ETravelAdvisory: Due to adverse weather conditions, flights to/from #Chennai, #Tuticorin, and #Madurai continue to be impacted, while #Tiruchirappalli and #Salem might now also be affected," the airline posted on X.
- Earlier on Tuesday, authorities had declared a holiday for schools and colleges in several regions, including Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, and Tiruvarur, in anticipation of heavy rains.
- The IMD also stated that on Wednesday, Cuddalore and Mayiladuthurai districts of Tamil Nadu and the Karaikal area will experience heavy to very heavy rain in some places, with extremely heavy rain in a few areas. Isolated locations in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Villuppuram, Ariyalur, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Pudukkottai districts of Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry may also experience heavy to very heavy rain, while heavy rain is expected in isolated places over Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Kallakurichi, Perambalur, Tiruchirappalli, Sivaganga, and Ramanathapuram districts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Rayalaseema.
- The IMD has issued flash flood warnings for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, with moderate to high flash flood threats expected in Madurai, Perambalur, Salem, Teni, and Virudhunagar districts. High flash flood risks are anticipated in Karaikal, Puducherry, Ariyalur, Cuddalore, Dindigul, Kanchipuram, Kanyakumari, Karur, Madurai, Nagapattinam, Nilgiri, Perambalur, Salem, Sivaganga, Teni, Thiruvarur, Tirunelveli, Tiruvallur, Tuticorin, Villupuram, and Virudhunagar districts.
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- 27 Nov 2024, 11:07:48 PM IST
Cyclone Fengal Live updates: Deep Depression likely to reach near TN-Puducherry coast on Nov 30, says IMD
In a post on X, the India Meteorological Department said, “The Deep Depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal moved slowly north-northwestwards with a speed of 3 kmph during past 6 hours and lay centred at 1730 hours IST of today, the 27th November 2024 about 100 km east-northeast of Trincomalee, 320 km southeast of Nagappattinam, 420 km southeast of Puducherry and 500 km south-southeast of Chennai. It is very likely to continue to move north-northwestwards skirting Sri Lanka coast and intensify into a cyclonic storm during next 12 hours.”
“Thereafter, it will continue to move north-northwestwards and reach near north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts as a deep depression around morning of 30th November,” the weather office added.
- 27 Nov 2024, 09:56:11 PM IST
Cyclone Fengal Live updates: Fishermen in Cuddalore pull their boats ashore
Fishermen in Tamil Nadu’s Cuddalore pulled their boats ashore with the help of tractors as the sea turned rough due to the low-pressure formation in the Bay of Bengal, ANI reported.
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- 27 Nov 2024, 09:03:31 PM IST
Cyclone Fengal Live updates: All government and private schools shut in Puducherry on Thursday
Due to heavy rains, holiday has been declared for all government and private schools, government-aided schools and colleges in Puducherry and Karaikal tomorrow, November 28, 2024
- 27 Nov 2024, 08:45:19 PM IST
Cyclone Fengal Live updates: Puducherry CM N Rangaswmy tells officials to take steps on war footing
In an emergency meeting, Puducherry CM N Rangaswamy discussed preparedness of various departments amid heavy rains due to Cyclone Fengal. He asked the officials to do everything on a war footing, according to PTI
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- 27 Nov 2024, 07:23:13 PM IST
Cyclone Fengal Live Updates: Sri Lanka rescue teams searched for eight people missing in floods
Search teams in Sri Lanka were dispatched to search for 8 people missing in floods as heavy rains lashed the coast of Tamil Nadu and the neibhouring areas.
- 27 Nov 2024, 07:05:12 PM IST
Cyclone Fengal Live updates: Water level in Kodikkarai recedes following the cyclonic storm
The water level in Kodikkarai has receded post the cyclonic storm in the area, according to ANI.
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- 27 Nov 2024, 06:45:56 PM IST
Cyclone Fengal Live updates: Rough sea disrupting life of fishermen
Kodikkarai is experiencing rough sea conditions due to a cyclonic storm in the area. This is disrupting daily life, especially for fishermen and those living in coastal areas.
- 27 Nov 2024, 05:48:31 PM IST
Cyclone Fengal Live updates: Tamil Nadu government declares holidays for educational institutions in 4 districts
Tamil Nadu government has declared holidays for educational institutions in Tanjavur, Nagapattinam, Tiruchi and Tiruvaruru districts in the backdrop of heavy rains.
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- 27 Nov 2024, 04:49:23 PM IST
Cyclone Fengal Live updates: Rains continue in Tamil Nadu, standing crops hit in Cauvery delta areas
Rains continued on Wednesday in Tamil Nadu's Cauvery delta areas affecting standing paddy crops, and leader of the opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami urged the state government to provide appropriate relief to farmers.
- 27 Nov 2024, 03:28:47 PM IST
Cyclone Fengal live updates: Deep depression forms over the southwest Bay of Bengal, likely to become a cyclonic storm today
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- 27 Nov 2024, 03:00:02 PM IST
Cyclone Fengal live updates: Intense rainfall likely to continue till December 1
Heavy rainfall is likely to continue over the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu till Sunday with cyclonic storm predicted to move towards the coast of the state.
- 27 Nov 2024, 02:31:42 PM IST
Cyclone Fengal live updates:Puducherry CM N Rangaswamy inspects security arragements
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- 27 Nov 2024, 01:43:40 PM IST
Cyclone Fengal live updates: These TN districts to receive heavy rain amid storm
Cyclone Fengal live updates: Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Ariyalur, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Pudukkottai districts.
- 27 Nov 2024, 01:02:49 PM IST
Cyclone Fengal live updates: IndiGo issues travel advisory for flight disruptions to/from these places in TN
Cyclone Fengal live updates: IndiGo Airlines has issued a travel advisory due to ongoing disruptions at airports in Chennai, Tuticorin, and Madurai, impacted by adverse weather conditions. The airline expressed hopes for a quick resolution to the issues and thanked passengers for their patience.
The advisory also noted that flights to/from Chennai, Tuticorin, and Madurai remain affected, with potential disruptions extending to Tiruchirappalli and Salem.
"#6ETravelAdvisory: Due to adverse weather conditions, flights to/from #Chennai, #Tuticorin, and #Madurai continue to be impacted, while #Tiruchirappalli and #Salem might now also be affected," the airline stated on X.
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- 27 Nov 2024, 12:37:33 PM IST
Tamil Nadu rain live updates: Holiday for schools, colleges in 9 districts today
Tamil Nadu rain live updates: Authorities have announced a holiday for schools and colleges across nine districts, including Villupuram, Tiruvallur, Cuddalore, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Ramanathapuram, and Trichy, due to heavy rains in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. Schools in Chennai, Kanchipuram, Chengalpet, Ariyalur, Sivagangai, and Pudukottai will also remain closed for the day.
- 27 Nov 2024, 12:27:49 PM IST
Tamil Nadu rain live updates: Chennai's Pattinapakkam beach witnesses strong winds
Tamil Nadu rain live updates: Chennai's Pattinapakkam beach is experiencing strong winds as a deep depression develops over the southwest Bay of Bengal. According to the IMD, the system is expected to move north-northwest and intensify into a cyclonic storm by November 27.
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- 27 Nov 2024, 12:12:30 PM IST
Tamil Nadu rain live updates: IMD's fresh update on ‘Cyclone Fengal’
Tamil Nadu rain live updates: In a latest update about the cyclonic storm formation in the Bay of Bengal, IMD said, “The Deep Depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal moved north-northwestwards with a speed of 13 kmph during past 6 hours and lay centred at 0830 hours IST of today, the 27th November 2024 over the same region near latitude 8.5°N and longitude 82.3°E, about 120 km east-southeast of Trincomalee, 370 km southeast of Nagappattinam, 470 km southeast of Puducherry and 550 km south-southeast of Chennai. It is very likely to continue to move north-northwestwards and intensify further into a cyclonic storm during next 12 hours. Thereafter, it will continue to move north-northwestwards towards Tamil Nadu coast skirting Sri Lanka coast during subsequent 2 days. The system is being tracked by DWR Karaikal. A continuous watch is being maintained for the movement and intensification of system.”
- 27 Nov 2024, 11:40:06 AM IST
Tamil Nadu rain live updates: Standing crops hit in Cauvery delta areas
Tamil Nadu rain live updates: Overnight rains in Tamil Nadu's Cauvery delta region have impacted standing paddy crops, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting heavy to very heavy, and isolated extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Cuddalore and Mayiladuthurai districts on Wednesday.
Floodwaters have partially or fully submerged crops in various areas, including Tiruvarur, Thiruthuraipoondi, Muthupettai, Mayiladuthurai, and Vedaranyam. Farmers estimate that the rains have affected at least 2,000 acres of crops in these regions.
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- 27 Nov 2024, 10:40:52 AM IST
Tamil Nadu rain live updates: Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu experienced heavy rains
Tamil Nadu rain live updates: Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu experienced heavy rains as a deep depression formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal.
According to the IMD, the system is expected to move north-northwestwards and likely strengthen into a cyclonic storm by Wednesday.
- 27 Nov 2024, 10:26:30 AM IST
Tamil Nadu rain live updates: Heavy rains hit TNas cyclonic storm forms
Tamil Nadu rain live updates: Several parts of Tamil Nadu experienced heavy rainfall on Tuesday, with the India Meteorological Department predicting more intense showers over the next three days, starting November 27, when the deep depression is expected to evolve into a cyclonic storm.
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin convened a high-level meeting at the Secretariat to assess precautionary measures. He ordered the deployment of NDRF and state teams in areas likely to face heavy rainfall. A total of 17 teams have been stationed across districts, including Chennai, Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Cuddalore, and Thanjavur.
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- 27 Nov 2024, 10:19:55 AM IST
Chennai Weather Live Updates: Heavy rain in these parts of TN
Chennai Weather Live Updates: Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Ariyalur, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Pudukkottai districts.
- 27 Nov 2024, 10:16:30 AM IST
Chennai Weather Live Updates: Flash flood threat likely in these areas of Tamil Nadu
Chennai Weather Live Updates: The IMD has issued flash flood warnings for the watersheds and surrounding areas of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal.
There is a moderate to high risk of flash floods in districts like Madurai, Perambalur, Salem, Teni, and Virudhunagar, with a high risk in Karaikal, Puducherry, Ariyalur, Cuddalore, Dindigul, Kanchipuram, Kanyakumari, Karur, Madurai, Nagapattinam, Nilgiri, Sivaganga, Tiruvarur, Tirunelveli, Tiruvallur, Tuticorin, Villupuram, and Virudhunagar.
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- 27 Nov 2024, 09:58:10 AM IST
Chennai Weather Live Updates: Deep depression over southwest Bay of Bengal moves nearly northwards
Chennai Weather Live Updates: On Wednesday morning, the Regional Meteorological Centre said that the deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was moving northwards at a speed of 10 km/h. It was located approximately 470 km southeast of Nagapattinam and 670 km south-southeast of Chennai.
- 27 Nov 2024, 09:55:11 AM IST
Chennai Weather Live Updates: Rains submerged crops in parts of Tamil Nadu
Chennai Weather Live Updates: Rains have submerged crops partially and completely in several areas, including Tiruvarur, Thiruthuraipoondi, Muthupettai, Mayiladuthurai, and Vedaranyam. According to farmers' estimates, at least 2,000 acres of crops have been affected.
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- 27 Nov 2024, 09:46:02 AM IST
Chennai Weather Live Updates: Deep depression over Bay of Bengal to intensify into cyclone
Chennai Weather Live Updates: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai announced on Tuesday that the depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal has strengthened into a deep depression and is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm by Wednesday. Since Tuesday morning, Chennai city and its suburbs have been experiencing widespread rainfall. The IMD has forecasted widespread light to moderate rains for the region, with occasional heavy rainfall, continuing until Thursday (November 28).
- 27 Nov 2024, 09:33:14 AM IST
Chennai Weather Live Updates: IndiGo Airlines issues advisory for flights amid rain alert
Chennai Weather Live Updates: IndiGo Airlines has issued a travel advisory, informing passengers of disruptions to flights from Chennai, Tuticorin, and Madurai due to the adverse weather.
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