HIGHLIGHTS: Cyclone Fengal reaches coast, makes landfall near Puducherry
Suburban services suspended in MRTS route
Suburban services between Chennai Beach and Velachery in the MRTS Section have been suspended from 12:15 pm onwards
Due to strong winds with velocities ranging between 65-73 kmph, Helpline Numbers for Passenger Assistance are provided.
1. Comm Control - 044-25330952, 044-25330953
2. Central - 044-25354140 & 22277
3. Egmore - 9003161811
4. Tambaram - 8610459668
5. Chengalpattu - 9345962113
6. Perambur - 9345962147
Water level at Chembarambakkam Lake rises to 19 ft
The water level in the lake has reached 19 feet, with an outflow of 134 Cusecs
Chennai airport to remain closed till 7 pm today
Authorities at the Chennai airport decided to suspend operations from 12.30 pm to 7 pm after airlines expressed concerns about safety due to heavy winds in the upper atmosphere
Read more here: Cyclone Fengal: It’s official, Chennai airport to remain closed till 7 pm on Nov 30
So far, no dangerous news has been received. Everything is under control: CM Stalin
Chief Minister MK Stalin took stock of the situation at the emergency control center and advised officials to engage in intense relief works.
Read more here: CM Stalin takes stock of flood situation; visits emergency control centre
Six subways closed due to water logging in Chennai
Egmore, RBI, Perambur, Palavanthangal, Rangarajapuram, Tiruvottiyur Ajax subways are closed in the city due to water logging on account of heavy rains
Severe water logging at Tambaram Railway Station
Heavy rainfall in Chennai has caused severe water logging at Tambaram Railway Station, with platforms and tracks submerged. As a result, electric trains are operating at significantly reduced speeds in the area.
Work is under way to drain the accumulated water using electric pumps