Cyclone Fengal: 4 bodies recovered after 7 trapped in a house die in Tamil Nadu, ex-gratia announced
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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 interim relief from the NDRF at once. Cyclone Fengal emerged as a Low-Pressure Area on November 23 and caused unprecedented devastation across 14 districts of Tamil Nadu. The India Meteorological Department on Monday issued a warning of significant rainfall in Kerala due to Cyclone Fengal, which has currently weakened into a low-pressure area over north interior Tamil Nadu, extending into south interior Karnataka.

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Rain continues to lash Tamil Nadu, schools shut today in eight districts
1 week, 3 days ago

Rain continues to lash Tamil Nadu, schools shut today in eight districts

India Today  

As the well-marked low pressure area in southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to continue moving west-northwest towards South Tamil Nadu, intense rainfall activity is predicted to shift to southern Tamil Nadu, as well as parts of Western Ghat. However, its movement in the region could bring heavy rainfall in parts of southern Tamil Nadu as well as Western Ghats …

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 …

Tamil Nadu weather update: Heavy rain expected, IMD issues yellow alert | Top updates
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1 week, 4 days ago

Tamil Nadu weather update: Heavy rain expected, IMD issues yellow alert | Top updates

India TV News  

The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert in several districts of Tamil Nadu, with heavy to moderate rains expected today. Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chennai districts have received light rains early, and heavy rains are expected. School holidays were declared in 11 districts Schools in 11 districts, including Chennai, Villupuram, Thanjavur, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukkottai, Cuddalore, Dindigul, Ramanathapuram, Thiruvarur, Ranipet, and …

Tamil Nadu: Finance minister urges Centre to release Rs 6,675 cr for cyclone relief
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Tamil Nadu: Finance minister urges Centre to release Rs 6,675 cr for cyclone relief

Deccan Chronicle  

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Saturday urged the central government to release Rs 6,675 crore from the National Disaster Relief Fund to aid people affected by Cyclone Fengal, according to an official release.The cyclone has caused significant damage across 14 districts, severely affecting livelihoods and infrastructure.Speaking to the media, Thennarasu emphasized the need for timely financial support, stating …

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 …

MHA allocates Rs 944.8 cr to Tamil Nadu SDRF for Cyclone Fengal relief efforts
2 weeks, 3 days ago

MHA allocates Rs 944.8 cr to Tamil Nadu SDRF for Cyclone Fengal relief efforts

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Ministry of Home Affairs has approved the release of 944.80 crore to State Government of Tamil Nadu, as both the instalments of central share to the State Disaster Response Fund to help the state in providing relief assistance to those affected by Cyclone Fengal, a release by the MHA said on Friday. It added that the government led …

DMK ally criticises Tamil Nadu's slow cyclone relief work
2 weeks, 3 days ago

DMK ally criticises Tamil Nadu's slow cyclone relief work

India Today  

After actor-turned-politician Vijay's sharp criticism of the Tamil Nadu government over the relief work following the destruction that was caused by Cyclone Fengal, the DMK government is now facing criticism from one of its allies -- Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi Deputy General Secretary Aadhav Arjuna. Launching a scathing attack on the MK Stalin government, Arjuna said that Tamil Nadu has not …

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 …

Villupuram struggles to recover as Cyclone Fengal claim 14 lives, displace over 20,000
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Villupuram struggles to recover as Cyclone Fengal claim 14 lives, displace over 20,000

New Indian Express  

VILLUPURAM: The district is limping back to normalcy, as the floodwaters, caused by cyclone Fengal and the accompanying torrential rain over the last four days, has receded in most of the places. Heavy rains have claimed 14 lives across the district, including six in Vikravandi, two in Thiruvennainallur, five in Villupuram and one in Vanur. In a coordinated effort, relief …

Tamil Nadu: Controversy Over Sathanur Dam Water Release During Cyclone Fengal
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Tamil Nadu: Controversy Over Sathanur Dam Water Release During Cyclone Fengal

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai:Even as the government machinery and people of the State were struggling to overcome the crisis caused by the unprecedented rains brought by Cyclone Fengal, another controversy has broken out over the opening of the Sathanur dam with the opposition parties claiming that 1.68 lakh square feet of water per second was released without warning and the government categorically denying …

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 …

Tamil Nadu CM announces cyclone relief fund of Rs 2,000 to rain-affected families
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Tamil Nadu CM announces cyclone relief fund of Rs 2,000 to rain-affected families

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The families in Villupuram, Cuddalore and Kallakurichi districts which bore the brunt of damage caused by Cyclone Fengal would be provided a relief of Rs 2,000 each, Tamil Nadu Chief M K Stalin announced on Tuesday. Chairing a meeting at the Secretariat here to assess the damage due to rain in the state, the chief minister directed the officials …

Cyclone Fengal: 7 Bodies Recovered After Mudslide In Tiruvannamalai, Rs 5 Lakh Ex-Gratia Announced
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Cyclone Fengal: 7 Bodies Recovered After Mudslide In Tiruvannamalai, Rs 5 Lakh Ex-Gratia Announced

ABP News  

As part of the havoc caused by torrential rains from Cyclone Fengal, seven people, including a family of four and three neighborhood children, lost their lives after a massive boulder rolled down a hilltop and buried their house in VOC Nagar, Tiruvannamalai, on December 1. #WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Visuals from Tiruvannamalai where 7 people, including 5 children, died when …

Cyclone Fengal: Protesters Hurl Mud At TN Minister Ponmudy Over 'Insensitive' Outreach In Villupuram
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Cyclone Fengal: Protesters Hurl Mud At TN Minister Ponmudy Over 'Insensitive' Outreach In Villupuram

ABP News  

Tamil Nadu Minister for Forests, K. Ponmudy, faced public outrage during his visit to Villupuram district on Monday, as locals protested against what they called "inadequate" relief measures in the aftermath of Cyclone Fengal. The CM and the Deputy Chief Minister were busy taking photos in the streets of Chennai while the city received very little rain and did not …

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: PM Modi Speaks To CM Stalin On Devastation, Assures Centre’s Support
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Cyclone Fengal: PM Modi Speaks To CM Stalin On Devastation, Assures Centre’s Support

ABP News  

Cyclone Fengal news: Prime Minister Narendra Modi contacted Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin on Monday to learn about the flood situation in Tamil Nadu. Cyclone Fengal which formed on Friday brought unprecedented rainfall to the state causing flood-like situation in many parts of Salem, Krishnagiri, Mayiladuthurai among other regions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called up Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin …

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 …

Bengaluru, parts of Karnataka to receive rainfall for next two days
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Bengaluru, parts of Karnataka to receive rainfall for next two days

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka will continue to receive rainfall for the next two days owing to Cyclone Fengal, the IMD said on Monday.Bengaluru had been receiving rain since Sunday evening, and according to India Meteorological Department officials, Coastal Karnataka and parts of South Interior Karnataka were likely to experience widespread rainfall on Monday, followed by light to moderate …

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 …

Panic grips Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannamalai as 7 die in landslides from Cyclone Fengal
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Panic grips Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannamalai as 7 die in landslides from Cyclone Fengal

India Today  

Panic has gripped the residents near the lower slopes of Annamalaiyar Hill in Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu after heavy rains triggered multiple landslides, killing seven members of a family on Sunday evening. The first landslide occurred around 4 pm on Sunday at VOC Nagar 11th Street, where Rajkumar, his wife Meena, their two children, and three children of Rajkumar’s brother-in-law …

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 …

PM Modi calls CM Stalin, assures support to deal with flood situation in Tamil Nadu
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

PM Modi calls CM Stalin, assures support to deal with flood situation in Tamil Nadu

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called up Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and enquired about the damages caused by cyclone Fengal and heavy rains in various parts of the State. "The Prime Minister spoke to me over the telephone and enquired about the damages caused by cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu. I explained how the State government …

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 …

Video: Locals throw mud at Tamil Nadu minister as he visits cyclone-hit areas
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Video: Locals throw mud at Tamil Nadu minister as he visits cyclone-hit areas

India Today  

Tamil Nadu minister K Ponmudi on Tuesday visited a Cyclone Fengal-hit area in the state where he was welcomed with handfuls of mud by villagers who were reportedly angry over the inadequate drainage systems that have left their homes waterlogged. As per the reports, the incident took place in the Iruevelpattu area on the Tiruchirapalli-Chennai road, where the agitated villagers …

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 …

Tamil Nadu: Another landslide hits Tiruvannamalai, hours after seven people were trapped amid heavy rainfall
3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu: Another landslide hits Tiruvannamalai, hours after seven people were trapped amid heavy rainfall

Live Mint  

A second landslide hit Tiruvannamalai on Monday afternoon as Tamil Nadu continued to grapple with the aftereffects of Cyclone Fengal. Rescue operations in the area have hampered by heavy rainfall and the threat posed by another boulder that reportedly remains precariously balanced further uphill. Cyclone Fengal hit the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast on Saturday night — causing severe flooding and heavy …

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 …

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
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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 …

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