Cyclone Fengal – pronounced ‘Feinjal’ – will likely make landfall between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram near Puducherry around midday. The storm is predicted to bring extremely heavy rainfall and continuous winds of 70 to 80 kilometres per hour,

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), very heavy rainfall was observed in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal during the past 24 hours until 8:30 a.m. (local time) Wednesday.

In a move to protect the safety of students, the Tamil Nadu government has ordered all schools and colleges in Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kanchipuram, and Chengalpattu districts to remain closed on November 30.

Cyclone Fengal is approaching Tamil Nadu, prompting the closure of schools and colleges in several districts and advisories for fishermen. The storm is expected to make landfall between Karaikal and Mamallapuram,

Tamil Nadu is preparing for the imminent Cyclone Fengal. The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm, making landfall between Karaikal and Marmalapuram on Saturday afternoon.

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

Tamil Nadu is preparing for a severe cyclonic storm set to hit between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram on Saturday afternoon. Disaster response teams are deployed and relief camps are ready. The storm is expected to bring winds up to 90 kmph and heavy rainfall above 20 cm in several districts.

As per the forecast, this Cyclonic storm is expected to cross the coast between North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry regions, specifically between Karaikal and Mamallapuram, during the afternoon hours on Saturday,