Cyclone Fengal LIVE Updates: Puducherry CM urges officials to take steps on war footing

Cyclone Fengal LIVE Updates: The India Meteorological Department has stated that a deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal is expected to strengthen into a cyclone by Wednesday and move towards Tamil Nadu, passing near the Sri Lankan coast over the next two days.

In an update issued around noon on Tuesday, the department reported that as of 8:30 am, the depression was located approximately 310 km southeast of Trincomalee, 710 km south-southeast of Puducherry, and 800 km south-southeast of Chennai.

"It is very likely to continue moving north-northwestwards and intensify further into a cyclonic storm on November 27. Thereafter, it will continue to move north-northwestwards towards the Tamil Nadu coast, skirting the Sri Lanka coast during the subsequent two days," the IMD said.

Heavy rains continued overnight in Tamil Nadu's Cauvery delta region, causing damage to standing paddy crops. The India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Cuddalore and Mayiladuthurai districts, which are also part of the delta area.

The rains submerged crops in several areas, including Tiruvarur, Thiruthuraipoondi, Muthupettai, Mayiladuthurai, and Vedaranyam, with farmers estimating that crops over at least 2,000 acres were affected.

Due to the rainfall, November 27 has been declared a holiday for schools and colleges in Tiruvarur, Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, and Mayiladuthurai districts. A holiday has also been announced for schools in Chennai, Chengelpet, Ariyalur, and Kanchipuram. 

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27 Nov 2024, 08:24:13 PM IST

Cyclone Fengal Live: Puducherry CM urges officials to take steps on war footing

Cyclone Fengal Live: Chief Minister N Rangasamy chaired an emergency meeting of officials from various departments of the union territory on Wednesday to review the situation arising out of heavy rains in Puducherry and Karaikal regions, reported PTI.

In the meeting, the CM discussed the preparedness of different departments to tackle the rain and the likely impact of the cyclone Fengal.

The Chief Minister asked the officials of departments of Disaster Management, PWD and Municipality to ensure that all necessary steps were taken on a war footing, with the India Meteorological Department issuing weather forecasts on the deep depression.

27 Nov 2024, 06:22:30 PM IST

Cyclone Fengal Live: Water level in Kodikkarai recedes following the cyclonic storm

Cyclone Fengal Live: Following the cyclonic storm in the area, the water level in Kodikkarai recedes in the area, reported ANI. 

According to the IMD, the deep depression may continue to move north-northwestwards and intensify further into a cyclonic storm on 27 November.

27 Nov 2024, 05:55:38 PM IST

Cyclone Fengal Live: Depression to intensify further into a cyclonic storm on November 27, says IMD

In an update issued at around 12 noon on Tuesday, the weather department said the deep depression was centred about 310 km southeast of Trincomalee, 710 km south-southeast of Puducherry, and 800 km south-southeast of Chennai as of 8.30 am on Tuesday.

"It is very likely to continue moving north-northwestwards and intensify further into a cyclonic storm on November 27. Thereafter, it will continue to move north-northwestwards towards the Tamil Nadu coast, skirting the Sri Lanka coast during the subsequent two days," the IMD said.

27 Nov 2024, 05:31:35 PM IST

Cyclone Fengal Live: Rains continue in Tamil Nadu, standing crops hit in Cauvery delta areas

Heavy rains persisted overnight in Tamil Nadu's Cauvery delta region, damaging standing paddy crops. The India Meteorological Department has forecasted heavy to very heavy, and possibly extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Cuddalore and Mayiladuthurai districts, which are also part of the delta area.

The rains led to partial and complete submergence of crops in several areas, including Tiruvarur, Thiruthuraipoondi, Muthupettai, Mayiladuthurai, and Vedaranyam. Farmers estimate that at least 2,000 acres of crops have been affected.

27 Nov 2024, 04:39:21 PM IST

Cyclone Fengal Live: Tamil Nadu government declares holidays for educational institutions in 4 districts

Cyclone Fengal Live: Chief Minister MK Stallin-led Tamil Nadu government on 27 November declared holidays for educational institutions in Tanjavur, Nagapattinam, Tiruchi and Tiruvaruru districts in the backdrop of heavy rains under the influence of cyclone fengal, reported RTV. 

He also urged people not to venture into the see and stay in doors unless there is an urgency. 

27 Nov 2024, 03:31:12 PM IST

Cyclone Fengal Live: Pamban witnesses strong winds in Tamil Nadu | Watch 

Cyclone Fengal Live: Amid the southern state witnessing Cyclone Fengal, Pamban in Tamil Nadu witnesses strong winds as deep depression forms over the southwest Bay of Bengal, reported news agency ANI. 

According to the IMD, the deep depression may to continue to move north-northwestwards and intensify further into a cyclonic storm on Wednesday.

27 Nov 2024, 01:56:47 PM IST

Cyclone Fengal Live: Rains lash several parts of Tamil Nadu

Rains lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, and the India Meteorological Department said the depression over Bay of Bengal has formed into a deep depression and it is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm on November 27.

27 Nov 2024, 01:50:02 PM IST

Cyclone Fengal Live: Seven NDRF teams mobilised as IMD forecasts heavy rain in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

Seven teams from the 4th Battalion of the NDRF, including two canine units (30 rescuers per team), have been mobilised in anticipation of heavy to very heavy rainfall predicted by the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry from 26 to 28 November.

According to the NDRF, the teams will be deployed in Karaikal, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, and Mayiladuthurai districts.

27 Nov 2024, 01:49:17 PM IST

Cyclone Fengal Live: Deep depression over Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into cyclonic storm

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, on Tuesday said that the depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal has now intensified into a deep depression and that it is likely to intensify further into a cyclonic storm on Wednesday.Chennai city and suburbs have been experiencing widespread rains since Tuesday morning. The IMD has predicted widespread light to moderate rains for the region, with rains being heavy sometimes, till Thursday (November 28).

27 Nov 2024, 01:48:33 PM IST

Cyclone Fengal Live: IndiGo issues travel advisory for flight disruptions to/from Chennai, Tuticorin, Madurai 

IndiGo Airlines has issued a travel advisory regarding disruptions to flights to and from Chennai, Tuticorin, and Madurai, which continue to be impacted due to adverse weather conditions.

"#6ETravelAdvisory: Due to adverse weather conditions, flights to/from #Chennai, #Tuticorin, and #Madurai continue to be impacted, while #Tiruchirappalli and #Salem might now also be affected," the airline posted on X.

27 Nov 2024, 01:47:49 PM IST

Cyclone Fengal Live: Rains continue in Tamil Nadu, standing crops hit in Cauvery delta areas

Heavy rains persisted overnight in Tamil Nadu's Cauvery delta region, damaging standing paddy crops. The India Meteorological Department has forecasted heavy to very heavy, and possibly extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Cuddalore and Mayiladuthurai districts, which are also part of the delta area.

The rains led to partial and complete submergence of crops in several areas, including Tiruvarur, Thiruthuraipoondi, Muthupettai, Mayiladuthurai, and Vedaranyam. Farmers estimate that at least 2,000 acres of crops have been affected.

27 Nov 2024, 01:47:34 PM IST

Cyclone Fengal Live: Schools and colleges ‘closed’ in THESE districts of Tamil Nadu amid heavy rainfall

Tamil Nadu | Schools closed in 6 districts and both, schools and colleges closed in 9 districts of the state as IMD predicted heavy rainfall due to possible cyclonic storm in the Bay Of Bengal.

Schools are closed in Chennai, Kanchipuram, Chengalpet, Ariyalur, Sivagangai and Pudukottai. Both schools and colleges are closed in Villupuram, Tiruvallur, Cuddalore, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Ramanathapuram and Trichy.