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Cyclone Fengal highlights: Army, NDRF's rescue ops on in Puducherry, train services resume in Chennai
Cyclone Fengal updates: A relief operation led by the Indian Army and NDRF also began in the morning, with over 100 individuals being evacuated in the first two hours.
Cyclone Fengal updates: Cyclone Fengal completed the landfall process on Sunday around 2 am as it crossed the Tamil Nadu coast between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, the IMD said. After making landfall, Cyclone Fengal was forecasted to move west-southwestwards but it remained stationary for six hours near Puducherry. After a brief suspension, the Chennai airport resumed flight operations on Sunday at around 4 am. However, flyers complained of delayed and cancelled flights even after the operations resumed....Read More
Meanwhile, a relief operation led by the Indian Army and NDRF also began at 6:15 am, with over 100 individuals being evacuated in the first two hours.
Has Cyclone Fengal crossed Chennai
Cyclonic Storm Fengal crossed the North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts on Saturday late night and was forecasted to move west-southwestward. But so far, the storm remained stationary for six hours near Puducherry.
It will later weaken into a deep depression within the next few hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
What is the speed of Cyclone Fengal?
According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), the winds reached 70-80 kilometres per hour to 90 kmph in the coastal districts of north Tamil Nadu and south Andhra Pradesh.
Cyclone Fengal to weaken into deep depression
The IMD forecast said it is expected to move westward slowly and likely to weaken into a deep depression over north coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in the next six hours.
On Saturday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin reviewed the preparedness as the state is likely to receive heavy rainfall for the next 48 hours given Cyclone Fengal.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) also issued a red alert for several parts of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry. The region is predicted to experience weather changes, including high tides and heavy rainfall.
IMD head of Cyclonic division Ananda Das said a red alert has been issued in view of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in several parts of Tamil Nadu, south Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and interior Karnataka.
"Mostly coastal districts, with the crossing point between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram near Puducherry, will experience more impact. There will be wind and rainfall. Today, wind speeds reached 50-60 km/h, gusting to 70 km/h. Between 1 pm and 2 pm, there will be extremely heavy rainfall. At many places, there will be scattered heavy to very heavy rainfall," the director of the regional meteorological centre of Chennai, Dr S Balachandran said.
All schools and colleges remained closed on Saturday in Puducherry and various districts of Tamil Nadu, including Kanchipuram.
Meanwhile, the Puducherry fisheries department has issued an advisory for fishermen, urging them not to venture into the sea as Cyclone Fengal approaches. The advisory also instructed fishermen to move their boats and equipment to higher ground to prevent damage.
Cyclone Fengal updates: Here are some quick points
- Chennai Airport resumed flight operations on Sunday at around 4 am.
- Rescue and relief operations began in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry with NDRF, and Indian Army teams deployed in the affected areas.
- A Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) column consisting of one officer, six Junior commissioned officers and 62 other ranks was deployed in Puducherry.
- IMD predicted heavy rainfall in Puducherry on Sunday and "moderate" rain for December 2.
- A red alert has been issued in view of heavy to extremely heavy rainfalls in several parts of Tamil Nadu, South Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and interior Karnataka.
- Coastal districts of North Tamil Nadu and South Andhra Pradesh will receive heavy rainfall on November 30.
- All schools and educational institutes will remain closed in Puducherry and parts of Tamil Nadu.
- The IMD has also advised the fishermen not to venture into the sea in the districts most likely to be impacted due to Cyclone Fengal.
- The affected areas include Kamashwaram, Virundhamavadi, Pudupalli, Vedrappu, Vanamadevi, Vallapallam, Kallimedu, Eeravayal, and Chemboadi.
- The Department of Revenue and Disaster Management has set up toll-free numbers 112 and 1077 to receive distress calls from the public. People can also seek help through the WhatsApp number 9488981070.
- As of now, a total of 471 people belonging to 164 families have been accommodated in six relief centres in Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam districts.
- The Indian Navy on Thursday also activated a comprehensive disaster response plan as Cyclone Fengal intensifies in the Bay of Bengal.
Cyclone Fengal: Do's and Dont's
- Check the house; secure loose tiles and carry out repairs of doors and windows
- Remove dead branches or dying trees close to the house; anchor removable objects such as lumber piles, loose tin sheets, loose bricks, garbage cans, sign-boards etc. which can fly in strong winds
- Keep some wooden boards ready so that glass windows can be boarded if needed
- Keep a hurricane lantern filled with kerosene, battery-operated torches and enough dry cells
- Demolish condemned buildings
- Keep some extra batteries for transistors
- Keep some dry non-perishable food always ready for use in emergency
- One must remain in the shelter until informed that you can return to your home.
- One must get inoculated against diseases immediately.
- Strictly avoid any loose and dangling wires from lamp posts.
- If you have to drive, do drive carefully.
- Clear debris from your premises immediately.
- Report the correct losses to the appropriate authorities.
Cyclone Fengal live updates: Heavy rainfall expected in coastal and Rayalaseema regions of Andhra Pradesh
As the storm moves westward, heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Andhra Pradesh, including coastal and Rayalaseema regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued warnings for continued severe weather in these areas, according to ANI.
Cyclone Fengal live updates: A year's rainfall in 36 hours in Tamil Nadu
56 centimeter rainfall has taken place from November 30 morning at 8.30 am. So that's a huge rainfall, maybe one-year full rainfall has come in one spell of 36 hours, according to ANI
Cyclone Fengal live updates: Indian Army carries out multiple rescue operations in Puducherry
Cyclone Fengal live updates: As flooding continues in several districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry due to Cyclone Fengal, the Indian Army carried out multiple rescue operations on Sunday in the affected areas. These operations focused on flood-hit regions in the Union Territory, such as Krishna Nagar, Kuber Nagar, and Jiva Nagar.
The rescue teams successfully evacuated hundreds of residents from these submerged areas, saving more than 200 lives in Krishna Nagar and Kuber Nagar alone.
Cyclone Fengal live updates: Puducherry witnesses highest rainfall in 30 years
Cyclone Fengal live updates: Cyclone Fengal brought intense rainfall to Puducherry, with the Union Territory recording 48.4 centimetres of rain over 24 hours until 8:30 AM on December 1. This was the highest 24-hour rainfall recorded in the last 30 years, from 1995 to 2024.
Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy announced on Sunday that the city received 50 centimetres of rainfall overnight, causing severe flooding.
He stated that rescue teams are actively working to evacuate people trapped in the floodwaters.
"With 50 cm of rainfall, Puducherry has experienced severe flooding. I am currently overseeing the affected areas, and rescue teams are working relentlessly to evacuate those stranded," Rangasamy told ANI.
Cyclone Fengal live updates: Disaster personnel use boats to rescue people in flooded Cuddalore
Cyclone Fengal live updates: Several districts in Tamil Nadu are experiencing continuous heavy rainfall following Cyclone Fengal's landfall on November 30. In Cuddalore district, residential areas have been inundated, prompting disaster response teams to deploy boats for rescue operations.
Led by District Collector Balaraman, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is actively evacuating affected residents using boats.
Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu Disaster Rescue team cleared a tree that had fallen on the national highway in Chinna Gangankuppam, a border area between Cuddalore and Puducherry, utilising a JCB machine for the task.
Cyclone Fengal live updates: Indian Army deployed to carry on relief operations
Indian Army troops from the Chennai Garrison Battalion, operating under the Dakshin Bharat Area, were mobilized in the early hours of Sunday to assist in rescue operations in flood-affected areas of Puducherry.
Cyclone Fengal live updates: High tides in Chennai beaches
After Cyclone Fengal made landfall yesterday, the beaches in Chennai witnessed high tides and rough sea conditions this morning. The weather forecast issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) predicted "isolated heavy to very heavy" rainfall in Chennai for Sunday.
Cyclone Fengal live updates: Local train services resume in Chennai
The Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train services resumed normal operations in all suburban districts from December 1, railway officials said on Sunday. An Elumalai, a Public Relations Officer from the Chennai Divison, said that the train services in Chennai started their operations.
The EMU train services were severely affected on Saturday due to the heavy rainfall in Chennai.
Cyclone Fengal live: Tamil Nadu minister inspects flood-affected Kottakuppam
K Ponmudy, Tamil Nadu Minister and Dr C Palani, Villupuram District Collector inspected the flood-affected area at Kottakuppam on Sunday.
Cyclone Fengal live: Temperatures drop further in Bengaluru
Cyclone Fengal’s landfall in Tamil Nadu resulted in further temperature drops in Bengaluru, as the minimum temperature is likely to drop to 20 degrees Celsius. The next two days are expected to have minimum temperatures hovering around 20-21 degrees Celsius, with maximum temperatures unlikely to exceed 25 degrees Celsius. READ MORE
Cyclone Fengal live: IndiGo flight struggles to land amid heavy rain
An Airbus A320 neo plane of IndiGo Airlines struggled to land during the cyclonic storm Fengal, several social media videos showed.
Several flights operating from Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport have also been cancelled or diverted due to adverse weather conditions in Chennai and Tirupati caused by Cyclone Fengal.
Cyclone Fengal live: Madley subway in Tamil Nadu closed
Madley subway in Tamil Nadu closed due to waterlogging, as Chennai Corporation workers began clearing water.
Cyclone Fengal live: IMD says Cyclone Fengal remains stationary for six hours
Cyclone Fengal that made landfall in the coasts of Puducherry and Tamil Nadu remains stationary for the last six hours close to the union territory nearly 30 kilometres north of Cuddalore and 40 kms east of Villupuram.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) informed that as of 5:30 am, the cyclone has not moved in the past six hours and remains stationary 120 kilometres south-southwest of Chennai.
Cyclone Fengal live: Three killed as storm plummels south India
Three persons were electrocuted in different rain-related incidents in Chennai. One of them was a migrant worker who was electrocuted while trying to withdraw cash from an ATM in the city. His body was found floating near the ATM.
Cyclone Fengal live updates: Relief operation underway in Puducherry | See Pics
The Indian Army has launched flood relief operations in Puducherry following heavy rainfall caused by Cyclone Fengal, which has resulted in widespread waterlogging. The operations were initiated in response to a formal requisition from the District Collector of Puducherry, requesting immediate assistance.
Cyclone Fengal live updates: Army rescues over a 100 people in Puducherry
Indian Army troops from the Chennai Garrison Battalion, operating under the Dakshin Bharat Area, were mobilized in the early hours of Sunday to assist in rescue operations in flood-affected areas of Puducherry.
The efforts made by the Indian Army during its rescue operations started at 6:15 am, with over 100 individuals being evacuated in the first two hours.
Cyclone Fengal updates: Army troops lead rescue operations
Indian Army troops of the Chennai Garrison Battalion under the Dakshin Bharat area rescued those stranded in waterlogged areas.
Cyclone Fengal updates: High tides at Chennai's beaches
Cyclone Fengal which crossed north Tamil Nadu coasts and made landfall in Puducherry on November 30 late night, the beaches in Chennai witnessed high tides and rough sea conditions, ANI reported.
The weather forecast issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) predicted "isolated heavy to very heavy" rainfall in Chennai for Sunday.
Cyclone Fengal updates: IMD predicts extremely heavy rainfall in Puducherry
According to IMD, Puducherry is likely to receive extremely heavy rainfall today and "moderate" for December 2. The cyclone made landfall on the Union Territory's coast at 7 in the evening on Saturday.
Cyclone Fengal updates: Morning visuals from Tamil Nadu beach
Morning visuals from Tamil Nadu's Kovalam Beach after Cyclone Fengal made landfall. The cyclone's impact led to heavy rainfall and gusty winds, disrupting road and air services and affecting normal life in Puducherry and various parts of Tamil Nadu.
Cyclone Fengal live updates: What's the status of cyclonic storm now?
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Fengal, which had been stationary over north coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, was classified as a cyclonic storm with wind speeds of 65-75 km/h, gusting up to 85 km/h.
Cyclone Fengal updates: 3 electrocuted in Chennai
Three persons were electrocuted in different rain-related incidents in Chennai. One of them was a migrant worker who was electrocuted while trying to withdraw cash from an ATM in the city. His body was found floating near the ATM.
Cyclone Fengal updates: Chaos at Chennai airport due to flight delays, cancellations
As flight operations resumed at Chennai airport after Cyclone Fengal's landfall, flyers complained about the delay and cancellation of flights which has caused major inconvenience to the people.
"I came to Chennai airport yesterday at 6 pm. My flight has been cancelled due to cyclone Fengal. The flight which we booked have not been responded to yet. We have been here at the airport for the past 12 hours, the airline company has to arrange some other flight for us or else they should refund the money but they have not responded till now,' one of the flyers told ANI
Cyclone Fengal updates: Chennai airport reopens after landfall
Flight operations resumed at Chennai International Airport at 4.00 am on Sunday after Cyclone Fengal made its landfall. The services were suspended since yesterday due to the cyclonic activities.
Cyclone Fengal updates: Migrant worker from Odisha electrocuted in Chennai
In a tragic incident amid Cyclone Fengal-triggered rain in Tamil Nadu, a migrant worker was fatally electrocuted after coming into contact with a severed live cable while he was trying to withdraw cash from an ATM in Chennai's Muthialpet area on Saturday. READ MORE
