Cyclone Fengal Highlights: Storm nears Tamil Nadu; Puducherry schools shut tomorrow

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.

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.

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

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

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.

The water level in Kodikkarai has receded post the cyclonic storm in the area, according to ANI.

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.

Tamil Nadu government has declared holidays for educational institutions in Tanjavur, Nagapattinam, Tiruchi and Tiruvaruru districts in the backdrop of heavy rains.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).