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.

In the wake of Cyclone Fengal, heavy rainfall continues to batter Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and parts of Andhra Pradesh. Authorities have declared holidays for schools and colleges in affected regions as rescue and relief efforts are underway.

Cyclone Fengal made landfall along the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast on Saturday evening, bringing heavy rain and flooding, media reports said.

Cyclone Fengal, which made landfall late Saturday night near Puducherry, delivered unprecedented rainfall, inundating the Union Territory and several districts in Tamil Nadu. The torrential downpour wreaked havoc,