Cyclone Fengal has made landfall close to Puducherry and Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu and Puducherry experienced intense rains as a result of the cyclone. Part of Chennai airport was totally submerged as a result of the cyclone’s intense rains. Numerous flights have been canceled as a result. Additionally, three people have been reported dead and numerous passengers have experienced difficulties.
Tamil Nadu and Puducherry experienced intense rains as a result of Cyclone Fengal. The Chennai airport was forced to close due to the Tamil Nadu rains, and many areas of the city were inundated. Flight and train services in Chennai were disrupted by the storm’s strong winds and heavy rains. Three people are reported dead at the same time.
After many years, Puducherry has received 50 cm of rain, resulting in severe flooding, stated N Rangaswamy, the chief minister of Puducherry, during his visit to the state. I am examining the areas affected by the flood right now. Rescue crews are putting in endless effort to get people out of floodwaters.
Schools and colleges in many districts of Tamil Nadu have been shut down.
The capital city also saw flooding in a number of homes and hospitals. Ahead of the strong cyclonic storm that is predicted to hit the area on Saturday, schools and colleges have been closed in a number of Tamil Nadu districts, and hundreds of people have relocated inland to storm shelters.
A migrant worker reportedly died in a rain-related incident after being struck by lightning while attempting to take out cash from an ATM in Chennai. At least 12 people, including six children, were killed when a fengal struck the Sri Lankan coast earlier this week.
Many flights have been canceled, and travelers are becoming irate
Residents of low-lying areas in the nearby Union Territory of Puducherry were evacuated, and the government warned them via SMS to get ready for the cyclone. Hundreds of passengers were impacted as multiple flights were canceled, and a section of the Chennai airport was submerged. Airport operations will not resume until Sunday at 4 a.m. At least 20 flights to and from Chennai and Tirupati were canceled in Hyderabad as well.
In many areas of Puducherry, there have been heavy rains and strong winds
Puducherry is still experiencing strong winds and heavy rains. At 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, Cyclone Fengal made landfall on the coast of Puducherry. The cyclone was 90 km south of Chennai, 60 km east-northeast of Puducherry, and 50 km south-southeast of Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu) at the time of the last news. Cyclone “Fengal” caused heavy rains and strong winds in many areas of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Saturday, which disrupted daily life. People were moved to safer locations.
A holiday has been declared for educational institutions
On November 30, the government announced a holiday for educational establishments. After the runway and taxiways were inundated, the Chennai airport administration declared that operations would be suspended until 4 a.m. on December 1. The airport closure resulted in the cancellation of over 50 flights. Residents of low-lying areas in the Union Territory of Puducherry were moved to safer locations.
CM Stalin requested that the situation be closely monitored
MK Stalin, the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, evaluated the readiness and safety precautions. He also visited the Chennai State Operation Centre with state ministers KN Nehru and KKSSR Ramachandran. The Chief Minister spoke with the District Collectors of Chennai, Kanchipuram, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, and other districts via video conference in order to evaluate the situation on the ground.
Warning of continuous rain for two to three days
He gave the public his word that the state government is keeping a careful eye on the situation and taking the appropriate action. Speaking to the media, CM Stalin stated that the government is continuously keeping an eye on the situation and taking action to lessen its effects. For the next two to three days, there will be constant rain, according to the Meteorological Department.
We have received information that the cyclone will cross the coast tonight, CM Stalin stated. Relief camps have been established to house the impacted individuals, and the Chennai Corporation Commissioner is in contact with the District Collectors of Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, and other districts to evaluate the situation in the region.