Cyclone Fengal: As Cyclone Fengal approached the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, many coastal areas witnessed high tides and rain, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported. To ensure the safety of students, the Tamil Nadu government has directed all schools and colleges in Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kanchipuram, and Chengalpattu districts to remain closed on November 30.
According to the IMD, Cyclone Fengal is expected to hit the coastal area in the afternoon. The weather department has warned North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and the adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts.
The IMD said that the cyclonic Storm over Southwest Bay of Bengal near latitude 11.8°N and longitude 81.7°E, about 210 km southeast of Chennai is likely to move west-northwestwards & cross north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram close to Puducherry as a cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 70-80 kmph gusting to 90 kmph during afternoon of 30th November.
Cyclonic Storm “FENGAL” over Southwest Bay of Bengal near latitude 11.8°N and longitude 81.7°E, about 210 km southeast of Chennai. To move west-northwestwards and cross north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram close to Puducherry as a cyclonic storm… pic.twitter.com/eks11Nv31k
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) November 29, 2024
Cyclone Fengal is expected to make landfall on the Tamil Nadu coast on Saturday afternoon, and a red alert has been issued for various parts of the southern states in anticipation of incessant rainfall, according to the IMD on Friday.
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 is expected to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and possible flooding to Tamil Nadu’s coastal regions. Authorities have urged residents in low-lying and coastal areas to remain vigilant and follow safety advisories.
