At least 7 people have died in rain-related accidents in both regions.
Cyclone Fengal live updates: The remnants of Cyclone Fengal continued to bring heavy rainfall and flood situations across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, even a day after it weakened. At least 15 districts in Tamil Nadu are likely to receive heavy rainfall with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an 'yellow' alert.
At least 10 people have died in rain-related accidents in both regions.
Rescue operations are also underway with the Indian Army stepping in to evacuate stranded citizens in inundated streets.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, assuring him of all possible help to deal with the flood situation and the destruction caused by the Cyclone.
Here are the latest updates on Cyclone Fengal:
M K Stalin Announces Cyclone Relief Fund Of Rs 2,000 To Rain-Affected FamiliesThe families in Villupuram, Cuddalore and Kallakurichi districts which bore the brunt of damage caused by Cyclone Fengal would be provided a relief of Rs 2,000 each, Tamil Nadu Chief M K Stalin announced on Tuesday.
Chairing a meeting at the Secretariat here to assess the damage due to rain in the state, the chief minister directed the officials to provide a relief sum of Rs 2,000 on the basis of family ration cards to families whose livelihood was affected due to a very heavy rain in Villupuram, Cuddalore and Kallakurichi districts. These districts witnessed unprecedented rain for more than two days.
Weather Agency Issues Alert For Rains In Coastal Areas Of KarnatakaAs per the IMD till 8 30 am today heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy rainfall was recorded at isolated places over Coastal Karnataka and north Kerala while heavy to very heavy rainfall was recorded at isolated places over north interior Tamil Nadu and Heavy rainfall was recorded at isolated places over South Interior Karnataka, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam and Rayalaseema.
The MeT department said that it is likely to move west-northwestwards over east-central Arabian sea during next two days. It is likely to maintain the intensity for next 24 hours and weaken gradually thereafter, the IMD said.
In an advisory to fishermen, the IMD asked them not to venture into the Lakshadweep area from December 3-5, and over southeast adjoining east central Arabian sea during December 4-7.
Tamil Nadu BJP State President K. Annamalai Interacts With Locals At Flood-Affected Areas In Cuddalore
Udhayanidhi Stalin Distributes Relief Material To The Needy In Cuddalore
Cyclone Fengal: Mallikarjun Kharge demands funds from Centre for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
Rajya Sabha discusses Cyclone Fengal, DMK demands funds from Centre
The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday discussed the destruction caused due to Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. During the discussion, DMK urged Centre to provide adequate funds to the state government.
"Deeply Saddened": Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on deaths in Tamil Nadu due to Cyclone FengalCongress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed grief over the deaths in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry due to Cyclone Fengal.
"Deeply saddened by the devastation caused by Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. My prayers are with those who have lost loved ones and those facing immense loss and hardship. I appeal to all Congress workers to join hands with the administration in providing relief and support during this difficult time," she wrote on X.
Cyclone Fengal: Rahul Gandhi asks Congress workers to help in relief workLeader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi today called the damage caused by Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu "devastating" and urged Congress workers in the state to help the administration in relief efforts wherever possible.
"Devastating news of Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu. My heartfelt condolences to those who have lost loved ones during this tragedy. My thoughts are also with those whose homes and property have been damaged," Mr Gandhi said on X.
"I urge all Congress workers in the state to step forward and help the administration in relief efforts wherever possible," the former Congress chief said.
Cyclone Fengal: Yellow alert issued for 15 Tamil Nadu districts
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a yellow alert for 15 districts of Tamil Nadu today, predicting heavy rain of up to 11 cm in interior and Western Ghat districts, including the Nilgiris, Krishnagiri, Tiruppur, Erode, Theni, and Madurai.
Cyclone Fengal's devastation in 14 Tamil Nadu districtsAccording to an estimate by the Tamil Nadu government, Cyclone Fengal caused unprecedented devastation in 14 districts, extensively damaging roads, electricity lines and caused heavy inundation.
Cyclone Fengal: BJP's K Annamalai visits flood-hit areasBJP Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai today visited Tamil Nadu's Marakkanam salt pans, which were flooded due the Cyclone Fengal.
Speaking to reporters, he said, "We are in the Marakkanam area, the place where high cultivation of salt happens. Close to 80% of this salt bed is washed away and close to 5,000 people are losing their employment opportunity".
PM Modi calls MK Stalin, assures all possible helpPrime Minister Narendra Modi called Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday and assured all possible help to deal with the flood situation and devastation caused by Cyclone Fengal.
On Monday, Chief Minister Stalin had written a letter to PM Modi requesting Rs 2,000 crore from the National Disaster Relief Funds (NDRF) as interim relief to carry out rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts following the widespread and massive devastation caused by the Cyclone.
Heavy rainfall continues in Tamil Nadu, 'yellow' alert in 15 districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'yellow' alert predicting heavy rainfall in 15 districts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday. Some of the districts include - Nilgiris, Krishnagiri, Tiruppur, Erode, Theni, and Madurai.