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.
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- 30 Nov 2024 4:41 PM IST
RMC predicts heavy rainfall over 13 districts till 7 pm
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- 30 Nov 2024 3:49 PM IST
Switch off power supply only during heavy winds
Electricity Minister V Senthilbalaji instructed the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation officials to switch off power supply only during strong winds if there is risk to the safety of the public.
- 30 Nov 2024 3:40 PM IST
500 medical camps to be held on Sunday
The state health department will conduct 500 medical camps on Sunday in seven districts, namely Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, and Cuddalore, which are under red alert due to Cyclone Fengal.
- 30 Nov 2024 3:15 PM IST
Changes in EMU Service pattern on Chennai Beach - Chengalpattu Section
Due to heavy rains and waterlogging , the EMU service pattern on the Chennai Beach - Chengalpattu section has been revised as follows:
Chennai Beach - Tambaram EMU services will now operate only between Chennai Beach and Pallavaram.
Chengalpattu - Chennai Beach EMU services will run between Chengalpattu and Vandalur.
- 30 Nov 2024 3:08 PM IST
Short termination of trains in Chennai
Several express trains will be short terminated and diverted due to the suspension of Bridge No14, following heavy rains caused by Cyclone Fengal.
- 30 Nov 2024 3:05 PM IST
EMU service disrupted between Tambaram and Chennai Beach station
EMU train services between Tambaram and Chennai Beach station were suddenly halted from Saturday afternoon due to the ongoing heavy rain and storm caused by Cyclone Fengal.
Several electric trains, including those stranded at stations like Chennai Chromepet, St Thomas Mount and Guindy, have left passengers with no option but to disembark and walk to their destinations.
- 30 Nov 2024 2:54 PM IST
Guest worker electrocuted after contacting live cable
A guest worker was electrocuted in Muthialpet on Saturday after coming into contact with a snapped live cable while attempting to withdraw cash from an ATM.
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