HIGHLIGHTS: Cyclone Fengal reaches coast, makes landfall near Puducherry
The weather department had issued a red alert warning of extremely heavy rains for seven coastal districts of Tamil Nadu.
Cyclone Fengal at 1 am on Dec 1 (Zoom Earth app)
CHENNAI: Cyclone Fengal passed over Puducherry coast on 12:30 am. Puducherry recorded 22.5 cm rainfall and heavy rains are in the surrounding areas.
The weather department had issued a red alert warning of extremely heavy rains for seven coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu on Saturday.
These districts have been experiencing heavy rain from Friday night under the influence of Cyclone Fengal.
Several areas in Chennai, including Velachery, Madipakkam, Alandur, Porur, Egmore, Anna Salai, Manali, and Ennore received intense spells from Friday night, which led to water logging in various parts of the city.
Live Updates
- 30 Nov 2024 11:13 PM IST
Cyclone Fengal to cross coast at 11:30 pm
The Cyclone Fengal is centered about 30 kilometers near Puducherry.
The RMC has predicted that the cyclone will fully cross the coast by 11:30 pm.
- 30 Nov 2024 10:44 PM IST
'Stagnant rainwater will be cleared by tonight,' says Minister KKSSR Ramachandran
Speaking to the media, Minister KKSSR Ramachandran stated that the rain and wind speeds have decreased in Chennai without causing significant damage.
He also added that efforts are underway to remove all stagnant rainwater in the city by tonight.
Read more on: Food at relief camps till rain eases in Chennai: Minister KKSSR Ramachandran
- 30 Nov 2024 10:06 PM IST
Heavy rains expected on Dec 1 till 8:30 am for 7 districts in TN
Chennai, Tiruvallur, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu and Kallakurichi to receive heavy rains till 8:30 am on December 1.
- 30 Nov 2024 8:26 PM IST
Marina loop road at Pattinapakkam is completely under police protection.
Public are advised not to travel on loop road near Marina Beach.
Thanthi TV reported that there are many cars and autos travelling on the loop road, even after instructions issued by police authorities.
- 30 Nov 2024 7:31 PM IST
The cyclone that is moving at 7 km per hour made the landfall about 60 km east-northeast of Puducherry, said the Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai.
Read more on | LIVE: Cyclone Fengal begins landfall, windspeed at 70-90 km/hr
- 30 Nov 2024 7:30 PM IST
Cyclone Fengal begins landfall
Cyclone Fengal has finally begun making the landfall, with the forward sector of spiral bands entering land at 7 pm on Saturday.
- 30 Nov 2024 7:10 PM IST
UPDATE!
Cyclone Fengal has started to cross over the coast from 5:30 pm on Saturday: Thanthi TV report.
Heavy winds with speed up to 70 to 80 km per hour, is expected in the next 3 hours.
- 30 Nov 2024 7:01 PM IST
Chennai gets a breather as rains take a break
Cyclone Fengal, the truant tropical storm that has largely eluded most predictions, has slowed down and is apparently practically stationary about 90
Read more on | Cyclone Fengal: Chennai gets a breather as rains take a break
- 30 Nov 2024 6:43 PM IST
Cyclone Fengal: EB extends due date
TN EB department has extended the date for payment of bill to Dec 10 for Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram districts.
