According to the IMD, the cyclone crossed the coast near Puducherry between 10:30 pm and 11:30 pm IST, with wind speeds of 70-80 kmph gusting up to 90 kmph.

The cyclone is likely to continue moving west-northwestward and cross the north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, near Puducherry, as a cyclonic storm with wind speeds of 70-80 km/h, gusting to 90 km/h, during the afternoon of November 30.

Parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry experienced heavy rains due to the landfall process of cyclone Fengal. Senior officials in three southern states, including Andhra Pradesh assigned to supervise and coordinate related tasks with district authorities are stationed in their respective districts.

According to the IMD, the forward sector of spiral bands associated with Cyclone Fengal has entered the land at around 7.30 PM. It is currently moving west-sout

In low-lying areas like Madipakkam, residents parked vehicles on higher ground, including both sides of the Velachery flyover, to prevent damage from flooding.

Cyclonic Storm Fengal has begun crossing the coast of north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall to the region.

As of Saturday morning, Cyclone Fengal was located 110 km southeast of Chennai and 120 km east-northeast of Puducherry, moving westward at 13 kmph. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts landfall near Puducherry by night,

Cyclone Fengal is expected to make landfall between Karaikal and Mamallapuram. Heavy rainfall in Chennai has led to the closure of the airport. Contrary to earlier predictions, Tamil Nadu Weatherman aka Pradeep John predicts that Cyclone Fengal is expected to make landfall tomorrow,

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Saturday issued an advisory asking people to remain indoors and avoid going outside in view of Cyclone Fengal.The governor posted on X, "Cyclonic storm Fengal and accompanying torrential rain have severely disrupted normal life in the northern coastal regions and adjoining areas of Tamil Nadu,

The Department of Revenue and Disaster Management has set up toll-free numbers 112 and 1077 to receive distress calls from the public. People can also seek help through the WhatsApp number 9488981070.

The IMD also issued a red alert for at least ten districts of the states in southern India given incessant rainfall.