Cyclone Fengal is approaching Tamil Nadu's coast, bringing heavy rainfall and rising tides. The IMD warns affected regions, with the cyclone expected to make landfall on November 30, packing winds of 70-80 km/h.

Cyclone Fengal LIVE Tracker, Tamil Nadu Chennai Weather Forecast Today LIVE News Updates: The cyclonic storm, named ‘Fengal’ and pronounced as ‘Feinjal’.

The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is expected to weaken and make landfall between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram on Saturday. IMD has issued an or

Cyclone Fengal will likely become a cyclonic storm, causing heavy to moderate rains in Tamil Nadu. Schools in 11 districts, including Chennai and Puducherry, will be shut on November 29 and November 30.

As it approaches land, the system is expected to weaken into a depression with wind speeds ranging from 45 to 55 km/h, gusting up to 65 km/h.

On the day of landfall, severe rainfall is expected in seven coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, and neighbouring areas. Delta and northern interior districts are also likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall on Saturday.

The Cyclone is currently located in the Bay of Bengal and is forecasted to track west-northwest, making landfall near Puducherry tomorrow (30.11.2024) around noon.

The Puducherry government announced closures for November 29 and 30, affecting both government and privately managed institutions.

The Indian Navy has activated a comprehensive disaster response plan as the cyclonic storm intensifies in the Bay of Bengal.