IMD has issued a red alert for Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh as Cyclone Fengal strengthens, with heavy rains and strong winds.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated that Cyclone Fengal, pronounced as Feinjal, will hit the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram close to Puducherry with a wind speed of 70-80 km per hour, gusting to 90 kmph, this afternoon.

The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh, with the cyclone likely to make landfall today evening

The cyclonic storm is likely to make landfall close to Puducherry with wind speeds up to 90 kmph, the India Meteorological Department said on Friday.

Cyclone Fengal LIVE Tracker, Tamil Nadu Chennai Weather Forecast Today LIVE News Updates: The cyclonic storm Fengal lies about 210 km southeast of Chennai over Bay of Bengal.

In anticipation of Cyclone Fengal and heavy rain, schools and colleges in Tamil Nadu's Kanchipuram district are closed. The India Meteorological Department warns of significant rainfall and strong winds as the cyclone nears landfall,

Officials have urged residents to stay indoors as Cyclone Fengal is expected to make landfall near Puducherry on Saturday afternoon, with wind speeds of up to 90 km/h. As a precaution, all schools and colleges in the area will remain closed.

A red alert has been issued for Tamil Nadu, South Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and interior Karnataka, anticipating heavy rains in these regions.

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,