The deep depression over the Southwest Bay of Bengal is stationary, located about 100 km east-northeast of Trincomalee. It is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm past midnight on Thursday. The situation is being closely monitored as it develops.

The cyclonic storm “Fengal” hovering over Bay of Bengal is likely to make landfall over Puducherry today afternoon, the India Meteorological Department said. The weather department has forecast extremely heavy rainfall in parts of north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry today.

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

The cyclone is expected to make landfall this evening, with authorities issuing warnings for northern Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and southern Andhra Pradesh.

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

Government and departments prepare for Cyclone Fengal in Chennai, with schools closed and public safety measures in place.

Chennai: Cyclone Fengal that intensified from a depression over the Bay of Bengal, has resulted in heavy rain in the state of Tamil Nadu and the adjoining areas. Amid heavy rain alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC),

Heavy rainfall from Cyclone Fengal is affecting Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, leading to school and college closures. Chennai, and other regions are experiencing flooding and power outages. The India Meteorological Department issued warnings for coastal areas.

Due to heavy rain, the Chennai district collector declared a holiday for schools on Friday. Chengalpettu district also followed suit. The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is projected to weaken without forming Cyclone Fengal.

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