Cyclone Fengal crosses T.N. coast
1 month, 1 week ago

Cyclone Fengal crosses T.N. coast

The Hindu  

Cyclonic storm Fengal crossed North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts, close to Puducherry, between 10:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on Saturday as a cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 70-80 kmph gusting to 90 kmph. In the last 24 hours beginning 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Mayilam in Villupuram district recorded 50 cm of rain and Puducherry 48.4 cm. Cyclone Fengal LIVE updates: Read here According to S. Balachandran, Additional Director General of Meteorology, Regional Meteorological Centre Chennai, three places recorded extremely heavy rains, six places very heavy rains and 20 recorded heavy rains. Warnings till 1 p.m. on December 1 Orange alert has been issued for Tiruvannamalai, Kallakurichi, Dharmapuri, Salem, Namakkal, Cuddalore and Karur districts of Tamil Nadu as moderate to intense spells are possible at isolated places.

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Rainfall with moderate intensity at Tamil Nadu and Puducherry from January 12 till January 14
1 day, 16 hours ago

Rainfall with moderate intensity at Tamil Nadu and Puducherry from January 12 till January 14

The Hindu  

In what is likely to be the final northeast monsoon rainspell, scattered rainfall, which may begin in coastal Tamil Nadu on Saturday, may move to south Tamil Nadu by January 14. The Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai has forecast that the cyclonic circulation over southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining Equatorial Indian Ocean will trigger a rainspell of moderate intensity at …

Tamil Nadu rains: Weakened weather system over Bay of Bengal to bring scattered rains in north till Dec 27
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Tamil Nadu rains: Weakened weather system over Bay of Bengal to bring scattered rains in north till Dec 27

The Hindu  

Some parts of Tamil Nadu, particularly in the north, may experience intermittent rainfall of moderate intensity till Friday. Various districts in north Tamil Nadu woke up to wet weather on Thursday owing to the effect of a weakened weather system over the Bay of Bengal. The Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai, has updated that Tuesday’s well-marked low pressure area over southwest …

Chennai Weather Update: Isolated rain in Tamil Nadu boosts water levels in dams
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Chennai Weather Update: Isolated rain in Tamil Nadu boosts water levels in dams

India Today  

The rainy season in Tamil Nadu has turned into a growing concern, with more rainfall expected to lash parts of the state. This rainfall has played a crucial role in replenishing water levels in irrigation tanks and dams across Tamil Nadu. According to the Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department, the storage in irrigation tanks has been significantly improved. The India …

Tamil Nadu weather alert today: IMD warns ‘heavy rainfall’ in Chennai, 3 other districts
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Tamil Nadu weather alert today: IMD warns ‘heavy rainfall’ in Chennai, 3 other districts

Live Mint  

Tamil Nadu weather alert today: India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for “heavy to very heavy” rainfall in Chennai and three other Tamil Nadu districts for Wednesday, December 18. The weather agency said in a statement, “Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, and Kancheepuram districts.” The Met Department …

Tamil Nadu weather update: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Chennai on December 18 — THESE districts may bear the brunt
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Tamil Nadu weather update: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Chennai on December 18 — THESE districts may bear the brunt

Live Mint  

Tamil Nadu is likely to witness heavy downpours on Wednesday, December 18, as the India Meteorological Department has issued a “heavy to very heavy” rainfall warning across several districts in the state. In a statement, the IMD said, “Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram districts.” “Heavy rain is …

Heavy rainfall alert for Chennai and neighbouring districts on Dec 18
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Heavy rainfall alert for Chennai and neighbouring districts on Dec 18

Deccan Chronicle  

The system, previously positioned over the central parts of the south Bay of Bengal, shifted to the southwest Bay of Bengal on Tuesday. The associated cyclonic circulation extends up to 5.8 km above sea level and is expected to intensify further, moving west-northwest toward the Tamil Nadu coast over the next two days. The Regional Meteorological Centre of the Indian …

Tamil Nadu weather update: Heavy rains to lash Chennai, other districts, orange alert issued
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Tamil Nadu weather update: Heavy rains to lash Chennai, other districts, orange alert issued

India TV News  

Heavy rains have been battering several districts across Tamil Nadu since the past weeks. In a fresh rain alert on Tuesday, the Regional Meteorological Centre issued an orange alert for several districts including Chennai in Tamil Nadu, indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall. An orange alert has been issued by the weather department for Tuesday for the districts of Cuddalore, …

Coastal areas in T.N. likely to get rains from Tuesday
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Coastal areas in T.N. likely to get rains from Tuesday

The Hindu  

A low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal is likely to become more marked and move west-northwestwards towards Tamil Nadu coast in the next two days, bringing rain from Tuesday. The Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai, on Sunday forecast light to moderate rain at many places over coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, with thunderstorm and lighting at one or …

Tamil Nadu Rains: Amid severe water logging, IMD predicts more showers in THESE districts till December 18
4 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu Rains: Amid severe water logging, IMD predicts more showers in THESE districts till December 18

Live Mint  

As rains, waterlogging continue to batter several districts across Tamil Nadu, The India Meteorological Department has has now predicted more showers till December 18. Under its influence, a Low Pressure Area is likely to form over southern parts of Bay of Bengal and move west-northwestwards towards Tamil Nadu coasts during subsequent 48 hours.” Tamil Nadu rain update Amid this, heavy …

Rain continues to lash Tamil Nadu, schools shut today in eight districts
4 weeks, 1 day 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
4 weeks, 2 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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1 month 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
1 month 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 …

Cyclone Fengal: Video of Chennai grandpa's wholesome boat ride for kids in flooded waters goes viral
1 month, 1 week 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 Triggers Flash Floods and Rain Havoc in Coastal Karnataka
1 month, 1 week ago

Cyclone Fengal Triggers Flash Floods and Rain Havoc in Coastal Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: The rains triggered by Cyclone Fengal have caused flash floods in some areas and partial damage to a few houses in the Coastal Karnataka districts. Heavy rainfall caused partial damage to three houses in Brahmavar Taluk. In Dakshina Kannada, heavy rains led to flooding in several houses and the collapse of compound walls in some areas. However, no major …

Cyclone Fengal: Congress Demands Modi Govt To Allocate Adequate Funds For Rehabilitation
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1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Family of 7 killed after landslide triggered by Cyclone Fengal hits Indian town
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Cyclone Fengal: Rahul Gandhi Calls On Congress Workers In Tamil Nadu To Help In Relief Efforts
Top News
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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
Top News
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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, …

Houses, farms under water as record rain hits north, west Tamil Nadu
1 month, 1 week ago

Houses, farms under water as record rain hits north, west Tamil Nadu

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The record rainfall, unseen in the past two decades, which pounded Puducherry, Villupuram and Cuddalore districts in north Tamil Nadu and Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri districts in the west over the last two days blocked access to several villages and residential colonies, inundated thousands of acres of crops and stranded hundreds of passengers as rail and road traffic was hit. …

Cyclone Fengal brings heavy rain, traffic chaos, and school closures to Karnataka
1 month, 1 week 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
Top News
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Watch: Buses swept away as cyclone Fengal wreaks havoc in Tamil Nadu, Kerala; IMD issues red alerts
1 month, 1 week ago

Watch: Buses swept away as cyclone Fengal wreaks havoc in Tamil Nadu, Kerala; IMD issues red alerts

Live Mint  

Amid flooding and heavy rainfall caused by Cyclone Fengal in several districts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, buses and cars were swept away in the Uthangarai area of Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri district on Monday. The Met Department predicted significant rainfall in Kerala due to the cyclone currently positioned as a strong low-pressure area over northern Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu CM …

Cyclone Fengal devastates southern India with heavy rain and flooding
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Bengaluru faces slow-moving traffic as Cyclone Fengal brings heavy rain; advisory issued
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Schools to remain closed in parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Kerala amid heavy rainfall
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Three dead as cyclone Fengal triggers rains in Tiruvannamalai
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Nine killed as Fengal drowns Puducherry, Villupuram
1 month, 1 week ago

Nine killed as Fengal drowns Puducherry, Villupuram

New Indian Express  

Red alert retained for V’puram, Puducherry In Puducherry, Pathukannu and Thirukannur logged 45cm and 43cm respectively, while Puducherry Town and Bahour recorded 40cm and 32cm respectively. In Villupuram district, apart from Mailam, Tindivanam and Nemoor also received extremely heavy rainfall, of 37cm and 35cm respectively. Speaking to reporters in Chennai on Sunday, S Balachandran, additional director general of meteorology at …

Cyclone Fengal weakens, schools shut today in Puducherry and parts of Tamil Nadu
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Cyclone Fengal: Major highways to Villupuram under water
1 month, 1 week ago

Cyclone Fengal: Major highways to Villupuram under water

New Indian Express  

VILLUPURAM: Villupuram recorded the highest rainfall ever of 51cm received at Mailam, and 27cm in Villupuram town, on Sunday, affecting normal life for over 48 hours. Major state highways connecting Villupuram with Gingee, Thirukovilur, Tindivanam, and Marakkanam were blocked at various spots due to inundation. Most flooding was observed in the Trichy trunk road in Villupuram town from New Bus …

Rainfall Paralyses Life in Puducherry; Army Steps In
1 month, 1 week 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 …

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