HIGHLIGHTS: Cyclone Fengal reaches coast, makes landfall near Puducherry

Cyclone Fengal has further intensified as it approaches the coast, bringing heavy rains, strong winds, and disruptions to Chennai and surrounding districts.

Strong winds collapse police barricades and advertisement boards

Life disrupted in Tiruvallur

Life disrupted in Tiruvallur due to heavy rain and waterlogging

UG exam postponed in University of Madras, date announced

The Institute of Distance Education has announced the postponement of the undergraduate examination scheduled for 01.12.24 (FN and AN).

The examination will now be held on 15.12.24.

CMRL issues an advisory to the public

- Passengers are advised not to halt their vehicles at Koyambedu Metro, St.Thomas Mount and Arumbakkam Metro station and parking lots prone to water stagnation

- Passengers are advised to use the other entry if the lift or escalator is switched off considering safety

- Passengers are requested to access Koyambedu Metro Station through Foot over bridge from Poonamallee High Road, Landmark – Rohini Theatre side due to water logging 

Read more on: Chennai rains | Don't park at these stations: Chennai Metro Rail Limited advisory

Free food at Amma Unavagam today

Chief Minister MK Stalin announced that food will be provided for free to people at Amma Canteens in the city.

Read more here: Cyclone Fengal: CM Stalin orders to provide free food in Amma Canteens

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CMRL monitors phase 2 project sites

CMRL has deployed 350 water pumps with various capacities to constantly monitor rising water levels and to dewater flooded areas.

Read more here: Cyclone Fengal: CMRL monitors Chennai Metro Rail Phase 2 project sites, stations and depot

Landfall may get delayed to December 1, says weather blogger

The landfall of Cyclone Fengal, which is expected to happen on Saturday (November 30) evening, may get delayed to December 1, said Pradeep, popularly known as Tamil Nadu Weatherman

Read more here: Cyclone Fengal: Landfall may get delayed to December 1, says weather blogger

134 places reported water logging, says Chennai Corporation

As many as 134 locations in the city have witnessed water logging as the intense monsoon spells continue to drench the capital Chennai from Friday night.

Read more here: 134 places reported water logging, says Chennai Corporation