Cyclone Fengal approaches Tamil Nadu, heavy rain likely; schools, colleges shut
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Cyclone Fengal approaches Tamil Nadu, heavy rain likely; schools, colleges shut

India Today  

A deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclone by Wednesday, bringing heavy to extremely heavy rainfall to Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andhra Pradesh, according to the India Meteorological Department. Currently, located approximately 670 km off the coast of Chennai, the deep depression is moving toward Tamil Nadu and is likely to develop into Cyclone Fengal, the IMD stated. Thereafter, it will continue to move north-northwestwards towards the Tamil Nadu coast, skirting Sri Lanka coast during the subsequent 2 days {sic}," the IMD said in its update on X. Meanwhile, moderate rain lashed many parts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai and the nearby districts of Chengelpet, Kanchipuram and Tiruvallur, the northern coastal city of Cuddalore and Cauvery delta areas, including Nagapattinam among other places.

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Cyclonic system over Bay of Bengal to bring heavy rain to Andhra Pradesh: IMD
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5 days, 4 hours ago

Cyclonic system over Bay of Bengal to bring heavy rain to Andhra Pradesh: IMD

Deccan Chronicle  

Amaravati: The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday forecast "heavy rainfall" in parts of Andhra Pradesh over three days, from December 18 to 20, due to a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal. IMD predicted "heavy rain" on Wednesday at isolated places in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, South Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Rayalaseema. For Thursday, the department forecast "heavy …

Heavy rainfall alert for Chennai and neighbouring districts on Dec 18
6 days, 5 hours 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
6 days, 14 hours 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, …

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 Rains Heavy Showers Lash State Schools Shut In Chennai 10 Districts Today More Rains Predicted
1 week, 4 days ago

Tamil Nadu Rains Heavy Showers Lash State Schools Shut In Chennai 10 Districts Today More Rains Predicted

ABP News  

Tamil Nadu rains: Widespread shower batter Chennai, Dindigul and Thoothukudi districts from Wednesday night. The 11 districts including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Villupuram, Ramanathapuram, Thanjavur, Mayiladuthurai, and Cuddalore have declared school closures for the day. #WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Rain lashes parts of Thoothukudi In light of the heavy rain forecast, a holiday has been declared for schools in various …

Schools in Chennai, 10 other Tamil Nadu districts declare holiday today amid rain forecast
1 week, 4 days ago

Schools in Chennai, 10 other Tamil Nadu districts declare holiday today amid rain forecast

Hindustan Times  

Schools in Chennai and 10 other districts of Tamil Nadu have been closed today in view of the heavy rain forecast, reports news agency ANI. The India Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall warning for Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh due to a "well-marked low-pressure area" over the southwest Bay of Bengal. Weather forecast for Tamil Nadu The IMD …

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 …

School holiday today: Chennai, 10 other city schools closed due to heavy rains across Tamil Nadu
1 week, 4 days ago

School holiday today: Chennai, 10 other city schools closed due to heavy rains across Tamil Nadu

Live Mint  

Chennai Rains: In light of the heavy rain forecast for today, December 12, authorities have declared a holiday for schools in Chennai, Villupuram, Thanjavur, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukkottai, Cuddalore, Dindigul, Ramanathapuram, Thiruvarur, Ranipet and Tiruvallur. IMD Forecast for South India Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal: Very heavy rainfall has been predicted for December 12. Heavy rainfall is also very likely on December 13, …

Tamil Nadu to receive heavy rain today: IMD issues ‘yellow’ alert; Are schools closed in Chennai today?
1 week, 4 days ago

Tamil Nadu to receive heavy rain today: IMD issues ‘yellow’ alert; Are schools closed in Chennai today?

Live Mint  

Tamil Nadu news: The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert across several districts in Tamil Nadu. Schools across 11 districts across Tamil Nadu, such as Chennai, Thanjavur among others have declared a holiday for schools in anticipation of the heavy rains. Tamil Nadu rains: Are schools closed today In light of the heavy rain forecast today, holiday has …

Tamil Nadu rains: Chennai schools shut, 10 districts declare holiday amid heavy rainfall
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1 week, 4 days ago

Tamil Nadu rains: Chennai schools shut, 10 districts declare holiday amid heavy rainfall

India TV News  

Schools in 10 districts including Chennai, Ramanathapuram, Dindigul, Pudukottai, Thiruvarur, Kanchipuram, Cuddalore and Thanjavur are closed on Thursday due to continuous heavy rains in Tamil Nadu. IMD forecasts heavy rains The India Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rains across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal. Heavy to very heavy rains are expected in Ariyalur, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Pudukkottai districts along …

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 …

Schools in Chennai, 10 other Tamil Nadu districts declare holiday today
1 week, 4 days ago

Schools in Chennai, 10 other Tamil Nadu districts declare holiday today

India Today  

Schools in Chennai and 10 other Tamil Nadu districts have declared today, December 12, holiday due to heavy rain forecast. The 10 districts, apAmid heavy rain forecast along Tamil Nadu coastal districts, schools in Chennai and 10 other districts have been closed today. The India Meteorological Department issued a heavy rainfall warning for Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh due to …

Chennai Rains: Orange alert issued in THESE Tamil Nadu districts; heavy rain to lash South Indian states till Dec 16
1 week, 5 days ago

Chennai Rains: Orange alert issued in THESE Tamil Nadu districts; heavy rain to lash South Indian states till Dec 16

Live Mint  

Chennai rain: The India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rainfall across multiple southern states, including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka. IMD weather forecast In Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, the weather department has predicted heavy rainfall at isolated locations in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal from December 10th to 13th and again on December 16th while isolated areas may …

Weather update: IMD predicts heavy rains for Tamil Nadu tomorrow, yellow alert issued
1 week, 6 days ago

Weather update: IMD predicts heavy rains for Tamil Nadu tomorrow, yellow alert issued

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu weather update: The India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rains for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry after a low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining east Equatorial Indian Ocean has intensified into a well-marked low-pressure area. The IMD said this low pressure is located over the Southwest and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal and is expected …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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
2 weeks, 6 days 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
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

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
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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 …

School holiday declared in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore district due to heavy rains, here's when classes will resume
3 weeks ago

School holiday declared in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore district due to heavy rains, here's when classes will resume

India TV News  

The Cuddalore District Collector has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges. Flood fury overwhelms Villupuram Villpuram district in north Tamil Nadu continued to reel under unprecedented flooding on Monday following extremely heavy rainfall, virtually blocking access to villages and residential colonies as bridges and roads overflowed, inundating huge acreage of standing crops and leaving passengers stranded as rail …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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
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3 weeks 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: Holiday for schools and colleges on December 2, 2024; Madras University exams postponed
3 weeks ago

Cyclone Fengal: Holiday for schools and colleges on December 2, 2024; Madras University exams postponed

The Hindu  

After making landfall near Puducherry on November 30, Cyclone Fengal weakened on Sunday, but torrential downpour under its influence paralysed the Union Territory and other places in Tamil Nadu, with the Army stepping in to evacuate stranded persons in inundated streets. Cyclone Fengal LIVE updates Cuddalore and Villupuram districts have also declared holiday for schools and colleges. The Tamil Nadu …

Remnant of Cyclone Fengal weakens into depression
3 weeks ago

Remnant of Cyclone Fengal weakens into depression

The Hindu  

The remnant of Cyclone Fengal, the deep depression has now weakened into a depression and lay centred near Puducherry at 5.30 p.m. on Sunday, is expected to move westwards very slowly. It lay over the same region near latitude 12.1°N and longitude 79.6°E, about 20 km northeast of Villupuram, 30 km west-northwest of Puducherry, about 40 km north-northwest of Cuddalore …

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 …

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