Cyclone Fengal: NDRF rescues people from flooded Cuddalore using boats
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Cyclone Fengal: NDRF rescues people from flooded Cuddalore using boats

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rainfall in several Tamil Nadu districts followed Cyclone Fengal's landfall on November 30, with the situation severe in Cuddalore, where residential areas are flooded and disaster teams are using boats to rescue residents. Cuddalore: Disaster response force personnel remove uprooted trees from a road amid rain after landfall of Cyclone Fengal, in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu on Sunday. The India Meteorological Department informed that Cyclone Fengal made landfall on the coasts of Puducherry and Tamil Nadu on Saturday and remained stationary for the last six hours close to the union territory nearly 30 kilometres north of Cuddalore and 40 kms east of Villupuram. It is expected to move westward slowly and likely to weaken into a deep depression over north coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in the next six hours, as per IMD.

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Tamil Nadu, Chennai rains 12 December updates : Rains lash Tamil Nadu, schools closed in many districts
1 week, 4 days ago

Tamil Nadu, Chennai rains 12 December updates : Rains lash Tamil Nadu, schools closed in many districts

The Hindu  

Intense rainfall activity may shift to south Tamil Nadu and western ghats districts on Friday as the well-marked low pressure area is expected to move towards that region and weaken gradually. Heavy rainfall pounded various parts of the State on Thursday till 5.30 p.m. Vazhapadi in Salem district received a very heavy rainfall of 18 cm followed by Manalmedu in …

Cyclone Fengal: The cyclone that battered Tamil Nadu
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Cyclone Fengal: The cyclone that battered Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

On the evening of December 1, 2024, a family of four and three of their neighbours huddled together under a metal roofed single-room house, in VOC Nagar, a residential area at the foot of the Arunachala hill in Tiruvannamalai district. R.T. Murugan, district secretary, Tamil Nadu Vivasayigal Sangam, says, “Crops in various parts were on the verge of drying for …

Flood damage: Central team to visit Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Flood damage: Central team to visit Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: An inter-ministerial central team to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Fengal in various districts of Tamil Nadu is arriving in Chennai on Friday evening. Since the cyclone has affected 14 districts and severely affected at least half of them, the central team is likely to be split into three or four groups to assess the damage in different …

Tamil Nadu: Relief measures in Cyclone Fengal-hit areas continue
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Tamil Nadu: Relief measures in Cyclone Fengal-hit areas continue

Deccan Chronicle  

A plethora relief measures have been taken up in Villupuram, Cuddalore and Kallakurichi districts that were hit by Cyclone Fengal with the deployment of senior IAS officers to oversee the wide range of operations that include setting up camps to accommodate those evacuated from low-lying and flooded areas, distribution of food and water and organizing medical camps.On the instructions of …

Cyclone Fengal: Video of Chennai grandpa's wholesome boat ride for kids in flooded waters goes viral
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Cyclone Fengal: Video of Chennai grandpa's wholesome boat ride for kids in flooded waters goes viral

Hindustan Times  

As Cyclone Fengal caused chaos in Tamil Nadu, a grandfather in Chennai did not let it dampen the mood of his family. The video was reportedly recorded before the cyclone's landfall along the Puducherry-Tamil Nadu coast on November 30. Behind him are two children seated inside an inflatable raft, giggling and cheering as their boat moves in the water, The …

Cyclone Fengal: Chennai grandfather's joyride with kids in flooded residential complex goes viral | WATCH
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Cyclone Fengal: Chennai grandfather's joyride with kids in flooded residential complex goes viral | WATCH

India TV News  

The deluge caused by Cyclone Fengal could not dampen the spirits of this grandfather who ferried his grandchildren through a flooded residential complex in Chennai in a makeshift raft tied to his scooter. One user who shared the video on X, wrote, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade ” Take a look at the viral video here: Netizens were …

Cyclone Fengal: Congress Demands Modi Govt To Allocate Adequate Funds For Rehabilitation
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Cyclone Fengal: Congress Demands Modi Govt To Allocate Adequate Funds For Rehabilitation

ABP News  

The Congress on Tuesday asked the Centre to provide adequate funds for the rehabilitation of people affected by Cyclone Fengal and urged party workers in Tamil Nadu to help the administration in relief efforts wherever possible. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra made similar appeals to …

Schools, colleges closed in Puducherry as Cyclone Fengal wreaks havoc, details here
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Schools, colleges closed in Puducherry as Cyclone Fengal wreaks havoc, details here

Hindustan Times  

A holiday for all government and private schools, as well as colleges, on Tuesday, has been announced due to heavy rainfall caused by Cyclone Fengal, said Puducherry's Education Minister, A Namachivayam. Meanwhile, the Puducherry government has announced to provide relief assistance of ₹5,000 each to all ration cardholders affected by Cyclone Fengal, Chief Minister N Rangaswamy said on Monday. The …

Schools, colleges closed in Puducherry as Cyclone Fengal wreaks havoc, details here
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Schools, colleges closed in Puducherry as Cyclone Fengal wreaks havoc, details here

Hindustan Times  

A holiday for all government and private schools, as well as colleges, on Tuesday, has been announced due to heavy rainfall caused by Cyclone Fengal, said Puducherry's Education Minister, A Namachivayam. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Meanwhile, the Puducherry government has announced to provide relief assistance of ₹5,000 each to all ration cardholders affected by Cyclone Fengal, Chief Minister N Rangaswamy …

Family of 7 killed after landslide triggered by Cyclone Fengal hits Indian town
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Family of 7 killed after landslide triggered by Cyclone Fengal hits Indian town

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A family of seven lost their lives in Tiruvannamalai in the southern Indian state of …

Watch | Cyclone Fengal wrecks havoc in Tamil Nadu, flood water washes away vehicles
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Watch | Cyclone Fengal wrecks havoc in Tamil Nadu, flood water washes away vehicles

Firstpost  

Heavy rains after Cyclone Fengal landfall have resulted in flooding in several areas of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. “I reiterated my letter to the Hon’ble Prime Minister that the state government is dealing effectively with the disaster and relief assistance is being provided to the affected people, and to provide relief to the people of Tamil Nadu due to this …

PM Modi dials MK Stalin, assures govt support; Rahul Gandhi asks party workers to help in relief efforts
2 weeks, 6 days ago

PM Modi dials MK Stalin, assures govt support; Rahul Gandhi asks party workers to help in relief efforts

Live Mint  

As Tamil Nadu faces severe flooding and damage caused by Cyclone Fengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin regarding the flood situation in the state. Chief Minister MK Stalin has requested 22,000 crore from the NDRF for urgent restoration efforts in Tamil Nadu, and 2500 crore for Puducherry," said Tagore, as reported …

Cyclone Fengal: Rahul Gandhi Calls On Congress Workers In Tamil Nadu To Help In Relief Efforts
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Cyclone Fengal: Rahul Gandhi Calls On Congress Workers In Tamil Nadu To Help In Relief Efforts

ABP News  

In the light of Cyclone Fengal wreaking a havoc in several parts of Tamil Nadu, Congress Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi urged party members to help the administration with the relief work. Taking to X, Rahul Gandhi said, "Devastating news of Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu. "I urge all Congress workers in the state to step forward and help the …

Cyclone Fengal: Puducherry schools closed today; IMD issues rain alert for Karnataka, Kerala
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Cyclone Fengal: Puducherry schools closed today; IMD issues rain alert for Karnataka, Kerala

Hindustan Times  

Cyclone Fengal's impact has brought incessant heavy rainfall to Puducherry, where it made landfall near the union territory on Saturday, prompting authorities to announce a holiday for all government and private schools, as well as colleges, on Tuesday, December 3. The flooded Uthangarai area following heavy rainfall in the aftermath of Cyclone Fengal, in Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu, Monday, Dec. …

Cyclone Fengal: Puducherry Schools, Colleges Shut Today After Heaviest Rainfall In 30 Years
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Cyclone Fengal: Puducherry Schools, Colleges Shut Today After Heaviest Rainfall In 30 Years

ABP News  

Due to the continuous Cyclone Fengal-induced heavy rainfall, all government and government-aided schools, private schools and all colleges in Puducherry will remain closed on Tuesday, December 3, Education Minister A Namassivayam has said. The flood caused by Cyclone Fengal has destroyed 1,29,000 hectares of crops in the districts of Villupuram, Kallakurichi and Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu. A Yellow Alert remains …

Tamil Nadu: Video shows mammoth mudslide gushing out in residential area in cyclone-hit Tiruvannamalai
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Tamil Nadu: Video shows mammoth mudslide gushing out in residential area in cyclone-hit Tiruvannamalai

India TV News  

A horrific video of a mudslide from Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannamalai town in which a strong stream of water mixed with mud and debris gushing heavily down a stairway, creating panic among residents surfaced on social media. Cyclone Fengal leaves trail of destruction in Tamil Nadu Cyclone Fengal emerged as a Low-Pressure Area and caused unprecedented devastation across 14 districts of …

Cyclone Fengal: 4 bodies recovered after 7 trapped in a house die in Tamil Nadu, ex-gratia announced
Top News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Cyclone Fengal: 4 bodies recovered after 7 trapped in a house die in Tamil Nadu, ex-gratia announced

India TV News  

At least 4 bodies have been recovered after seven of one family died in Tamil Nadu after a large stone crushed their home due to Cyclone Fengal. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday said Cyclone Fengal had caused "unprecedented" devastation in the state and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to facilitate the release of Rs 2,000 crore …

Cyclone Fengal causes house collapse and traffic chaos in Bengaluru amid continuous rain
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Cyclone Fengal causes house collapse and traffic chaos in Bengaluru amid continuous rain

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Cyclone Fengal that battered Puducherry and North Tamil Nadu also impacted Bengaluru as a 70-year-old house in Chamarajpet collapsed due to continuous rain since Saturday midnight. This apart, due to continuous drizzling, residents and motorists in areas like KR Market, Chickpete, Sultanpete, Balepete, Cottonpet, Vijayanagar, Kamakshipalya, Majestic, Mysuru Road, Basavanagudi, J.P. Nagar, Malleshwaram, J.C. Road, VV Puram, Vidyapeetha, Yelahanka, …

Cyclone Fengal brings heavy rain, traffic chaos, and school closures to Karnataka
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Cyclone Fengal brings heavy rain, traffic chaos, and school closures to Karnataka

India Today  

Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka are expected to continue experiencing rainfall over the next two days due to the impact of Cyclone Fengal, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday. The continuous downpour caused significant traffic jams across Bengaluru on Monday, with vehicles stuck in long queues on major roads, including Mysuru Road, Tumakuru Road, and NICE Road. The …

Another landslide hits Tamil Nadu; 4 bodies recovered
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Another landslide hits Tamil Nadu; 4 bodies recovered

Hindustan Times  

A landslide hit the Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu on Monday even as operations to rescue three members of a family after a mudslide flattened their house in the region on Sunday continued for the second straight day. On Monday, Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking aid, and highlighting that the cyclone has …

Cyclone Fengal: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin writes to PM Modi, seeks ₹2,000 crore NDRF assistance
3 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin writes to PM Modi, seeks ₹2,000 crore NDRF assistance

Live Mint  

Cyclone Fengal: In view of the unprecedented devastation caused by flooding in the aftermath of Cyclone Fengal, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking assistance of ₹2,000 crore. Stalin stated that the cyclone affected 1.5 crore people in 14 districts of Tamil Nadu. Puducherry govt announces relief assistance ₹5,000 relief assistance has been …

Cyclone Fengal: Are schools closed in Kerala, Tamil Nadu on Tuesday? Check details
3 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal: Are schools closed in Kerala, Tamil Nadu on Tuesday? Check details

Live Mint  

Cyclone Fengal: Several districts across Tamil Nadu and Kerala continue to reel under flooding due to extremely heavy rains caused by Cyclone Fengal's landfall on the Puducherry coast on Saturday, November 30. Cyclone Fengal: Holiday in Kerala As Kerala braces for another episode of heavy rainfall on Tuesday, December 3, all educational institutes are likely to be closed. Cyclone Fengal: …

Tamil Nadu: Floods Triggered By Cyclone Fengal Sweep Away Buses As Uthangarai Hit By Historic Rainfall — WATCH
3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu: Floods Triggered By Cyclone Fengal Sweep Away Buses As Uthangarai Hit By Historic Rainfall — WATCH

ABP News  

Cyclone Fengal has caused widespread disruption in Tamil Nadu, with severe flooding sweeping away parked buses in Uthangarai, Krishnagiri district. The Parasaneri Lake in Uthangarai overflowed following heavy rains, leading to floodwaters rushing onto the Tirupathur-Uthangarai road and washing away several parked vehicles. #CycloneFengal #Tamilnadu #Floods #Krishnagiri pic.twitter.com/K8Jla22VUc — Chennai Weatherman December 2, 2024 Cyclone Fengal: Floods In Krishnagiri's Uthangarai, …

Cyclone Fengal: Buses submerged as floods hit Tamil Nadu, relief operations underway
3 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal: Buses submerged as floods hit Tamil Nadu, relief operations underway

Hindustan Times  

Dramatic visuals from Tamil Nadu's Uthangiri bus station emerged where floodwaters have submerged buses and other vehicles in the aftermath of Cyclone Fengal, leaving them helplessly adrift. Cyclone Fengal made landfall, Tamil Nadu weather affected Cyclone Fengal, which crossed the North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts on Saturday now weakened into a deep depression within the next, the India Meteorological …

Cyclone Fengal devastates southern India with heavy rain and flooding
3 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal devastates southern India with heavy rain and flooding

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cyclone Fengal has continued to cause widespread disruption across southern India, with heavy rainfall triggering …

Cyclone Fengal continues to bring rainfall to Bengaluru; schools closed in south interior Karnataka
3 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal continues to bring rainfall to Bengaluru; schools closed in south interior Karnataka

The Hindu  

Incessant rainfall lashing Bengaluru due to the impact of cyclone Fengal has resulted in the inundation of multiple roads, and tree falls causing inconvenience to residents and commuters. On Saturday, BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath directed the officials to prepare to handle any flood situation arising from cyclone Fengal. Schools closed in south interior Karnataka The Deputy Commissioners of …

Cyclone Fengal: TN battles rain fury; schools shut in Nilgiri, 7 trapped after mudslide
3 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal: TN battles rain fury; schools shut in Nilgiri, 7 trapped after mudslide

Hindustan Times  

Parts of Tamil Nadu have been hit by heavy rain under the influence of Cyclone Felang, which made landfall on Saturday and is moving towards Kerala and Karnataka as a weakened storm. The heavy rain has led to school closure in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiri district and also a mudslide in Tiruvannamalai, where seven people are feared to be trapped below …

Pondy Govt Evaluating Cyclone Impact: CM
3 weeks ago

Pondy Govt Evaluating Cyclone Impact: CM

Deccan Chronicle  

The Collector said that with the help of the National Disaster Response Force team from Arakkonam and also with the help of the Army personnel deputed by the Defence department, a number of people including senior citizens were evacuated from their houses to the relief camps. Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy has said that a detailed report was being prepared …

Cyclone Fengal: Man rescues stranded dog from floodwaters in Puducherry, internet hails his selfless act
3 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal: Man rescues stranded dog from floodwaters in Puducherry, internet hails his selfless act

Hindustan Times  

Cyclone Fengal made its landfall in north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Sunday, causing disruption in the region. A viral video showed a man rescuing a dog trapped in floodwaters during Cyclone Fengal. The video quickly grabbed social media's attention, showing a man who courageously lifted the stranded dog and carried it to safety. “A dog stuck in the water …

Bengaluru faces slow-moving traffic as Cyclone Fengal brings heavy rain; advisory issued
3 weeks ago

Bengaluru faces slow-moving traffic as Cyclone Fengal brings heavy rain; advisory issued

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru City Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory warning residents to drive slowly and cautiously due to slow-moving traffic caused by the heavy rainfall linked to Cyclone Fengal. Slow-moving traffic due to waterlogging at Rayasandra towards Anekal in Bengaluru. The advisory, posted on X, comes as the city braces for intense rainfall, which has already started affecting traffic flow. …

Are schools in Karnataka closed today? IMD alert, Cyclone Fengal update & more — All you need to know
3 weeks ago

Are schools in Karnataka closed today? IMD alert, Cyclone Fengal update & more — All you need to know

Live Mint  

Bengaluru weather: The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall in Karnataka, including the capital city of Bengaluru, for the next three days due to the impact of Cyclone Fengal, according to a report by The Hindu. Further, as per other reports, schools and colleges in Bengaluru have not yet declared a holiday, but during the previous spell of heavy …

Schools, colleges closed today in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiris district due to heavy rainfall
3 weeks ago

Schools, colleges closed today in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiris district due to heavy rainfall

Live Mint  

All schools and colleges will remain shut in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris district due to heavy rainfall, announced District Collector Lakshmi Bhavya on Monday. Cyclone Fengal update The cyclonic storm Fengal has weakened and is likely to transform into a “well-marked low-pressure area over north interior Tamil Nadu during the next six hours,” said IMD. “The depression over the north coastal …

Cyclone Fengal: Bengaluru faces intense rain alert as parents demand school closures
Top News
3 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal: Bengaluru faces intense rain alert as parents demand school closures

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru and other parts of South Interior Karnataka are on high alert as the India Meteorological Department predicts intense rainfall on Monday. People wear hoodies to protect themselves from cold and moderate rain owing to Cyclone Fengal, near Vidhanasoudha in Bengaluru, Karnataka, The IMD has warned of very heavy rainfall across Bengaluru and its surrounding areas, raising concerns about potential …

Cyclone Fengal: Puducherry sees record rain, schools shut; Weakened storm heads to K'taka, Kerala | Key points
Top News
3 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal: Puducherry sees record rain, schools shut; Weakened storm heads to K'taka, Kerala | Key points

Hindustan Times  

Cyclone Fengal weakened on Sunday, a day after making landfall near Puducherry, however, torrential rain under its influence pounded the union territory, which logged the highest rainfall in three decades, prompting the deployment of Army and the NDRF to evacuate stranded people from inundated streets. Schools and colleges in Puducherry were declared closed for Monday, December 2, as well with …

Cyclone Fengal Live Updates: Holiday declared in several T.N. districts; yellow alert in Telangana
3 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal Live Updates: Holiday declared in several T.N. districts; yellow alert in Telangana

The Hindu  

Several districts in Tamil Nadu declared a holiday for educational institutions as cyclone Fengal continued to cause heavy rainfall. Cuddalore, Villupuram and Krishnagiri districts declared a holiday for all schools and colleges while Salem, Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai, Tirupatur, Vellore and Ranipet districts declared a holiday for only schools on December 2. After making landfall near Puducherry on November 30, Cyclone Fengal …

Cyclone Fengal: Decades old house collapses at Chamrajpet, aged couple escape unhurt
3 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal: Decades old house collapses at Chamrajpet, aged couple escape unhurt

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: A seven decades old house of an aged couple collapsed due to continuous rain at Chamrajpet in Bengaluru. Bengaluru has been experiencing continuous rain since the midnight of November 30 due to the impact of cyclone Fengal that battered Puducherry and North Tamil Nadu. Due to continuous drizzling, residents and motorists of areas including Market, Chickpete, Sultanpete, Balepete, Cottonpete, …

Schools to remain closed in parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Kerala amid heavy rainfall
3 weeks ago

Schools to remain closed in parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Kerala amid heavy rainfall

India TV News  

Cyclone Fengal has unleashed severe flooding across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, delivering a year’s worth of rainfall within just 36 hours. Cyclone Fengal, which made landfall on the coasts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Saturday, November 30, has caused widespread flooding in several areas, particularly in Cuddalore. Schools closed in Tamil Nadu In view of heavy rainfall and bad …

Cyclone Fengal: Seven, including five children, trapped in landslide in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannamalai
3 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal: Seven, including five children, trapped in landslide in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannamalai

India TV News  

In a unfortunate incident, seven people were trapped after a building was crushed in the landslide on the slope of the hills in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannamalai on Sunday night. The landslide is believed to be caused by heavy rains in the district throughout the day on Sunday under the influence of cyclone Fengal. District Collector D. Bhaskar Pandian said that …

Will ask centre to send team to assess damage by Cyclone Fengal, says CM Stalin
3 weeks ago

Will ask centre to send team to assess damage by Cyclone Fengal, says CM Stalin

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday said that the state government will request the union government to send a team to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu, especially in Villupuram, Cuddalore, and Chengalpattu districts. When pointed out that the centre failed to provide sufficient funds earlier, the CM said, “Let us be positive about it …

Three dead as cyclone Fengal triggers rains in Tiruvannamalai
3 weeks ago

Three dead as cyclone Fengal triggers rains in Tiruvannamalai

New Indian Express  

TIRUVANNAMALAI: Three people, including two children, died in separate incidents due to rains triggered by cyclone Fengal on Sunday. The continuous downpour flooded major roads in the district, including Mada Veeedi, Durgai Amman Kovil Street, and Gandhi Nagar, with neck-deep waters in some areas. The Kali Amman temple, located along the Tiruvannamalai Girivalam route, also saw knee-deep flooding. Tamil Nadu …

Cyclone Fengal: Record rainfall inundates Puducherry, Villupuram
3 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal: Record rainfall inundates Puducherry, Villupuram

New Indian Express  

PUDUCHERRY: Puducherry recorded an unprecedented rainfall of 49 cm in 24 hours, surpassing the 1978 record of 21 cm. Continuous rainfall since Saturday morning inundated various areas, leading to flooding, power disruption, and the loss of four lives. Power supply was restored in only 20% of the affected areas by Sunday evening, as many rural areas and city neighbourhoods remain …

Cyclone Fengal weakens, schools shut today in Puducherry and parts of Tamil Nadu
3 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal weakens, schools shut today in Puducherry and parts of Tamil Nadu

India Today  

Cyclone Fengal, which made landfall along the Puducherry-Tamil Nadu coast on November 30, weakened into a deep depression on Sunday, but heavy rainfall under its influence caused flooding in several parts of Puducherry and parts of Tamil Nadu. Fengal weakened into a deep depression and remained stationary over north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry for the past 12 hours, the IMD …

Rainfall Paralyses Life in Puducherry; Army Steps In
3 weeks ago

Rainfall Paralyses Life in Puducherry; Army Steps In

Deccan Chronicle  

PUDUCHERRY: After making landfall near Puducherry on November 30, Cyclone Fengal weakened on Sunday, but torrential downpour under its influence paralysed the union territory, with the Army stepping in to evacuate stranded persons in inundated streets. "The Cyclonic Storm FENGAL over north coastal Tamil Nadu & Puducherry remained practically stationary during past 12 hours, weakened into a deep depression and …

Cyclone Fengal: Dams overflow in Tamil Nadu city of Kanchipuram
Top News
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Cyclone Fengal: Dams overflow in Tamil Nadu city of Kanchipuram

Op India  

Continuous heavy rainfall caused by Cyclone Fengal has led to overflowing dams in Kanchipuram, prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue an orange alert for the district on Sunday. Heavy rainfall has been recorded in several parts of Tamil Nadu since Saturday morning, with Cyclone Fengal causing widespread flooding. Meanwhile, several districts in Tamil Nadu continue to experience incessant rainfall …

Cyclone Fengal: Indian Army rescues hundreds in flood-hit Puducherry
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Cyclone Fengal: Indian Army rescues hundreds in flood-hit Puducherry

Hindustan Times  

Amid the flooding in many districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry caused due to Cyclone Fengal, the Indian Army conducted multiple rescue operations on Sunday across several areas in the city. Indian Army troops from the Chennai Garrison Battalion, operating under the Dakshin Bharat Area, were mobilized in the early hours of Sunday to assist in rescue operations in flood-affected …

Cyclone Fengal: north Visakhapatnam receives incessant rainfall, beaches attract locals
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Cyclone Fengal: north Visakhapatnam receives incessant rainfall, beaches attract locals

The Hindu  

Under the impact of Cyclone Fengal, which crossed the Tamil Nadu coast bordering south coastal Andhra Pradesh on Saturday night, various parts of Visakhapatnam city received incessant rainfall on Sunday as well. The weather observation centre at the Marine Police Station in Rushikonda recorded 38 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours till 8.30 a.m. on Sunday, while Bheemili …

Cyclone Fengal: Puducherry Records Highest Single-Day Rain In 30 Years As Homes Inundated, Trees Uprooted
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Cyclone Fengal: Puducherry Records Highest Single-Day Rain In 30 Years As Homes Inundated, Trees Uprooted

ABP News  

Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy stated that the union territory experienced 50 centimetres of rainfall overnight, resulting in extensive flooding as Cyclone Fengal made landfall on Saturday evening. The cyclone's impact led to severe waterlogging in residential areas on the outskirts of the boulevard limits, uprooting trees and causing widespread power outages since late Saturday night. IMD-Regional Meteorological Centre, Additional …

Two killed in Cyclone Fengal, says Puducherry Home Minister Namassivayam
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Two killed in Cyclone Fengal, says Puducherry Home Minister Namassivayam

The Hindu  

Two deaths have been reported in the impact of Cyclone Fengal in Puducherry, Union Territory’s Home Minister A. Namassivayam said on Sunday. Talking to reporters while visiting flood-affected areas in Rainbow Nagar and Krishna Nagar on Sunday morning, the Home Minister said the bodies of two persons have been recovered at Mettupalayam and Sankardass Swamigal Nagar. Cyclone Fengal updates: December …

Three dead as rains lash south east India after Cyclone Fengal landfall
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Three dead as rains lash south east India after Cyclone Fengal landfall

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least three people were …

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