Cyclone Fengal Storm Highlights: Flights connecting Chennai have been impacted.
Cyclone Fengal LIVE Updates: Landfall of Cyclone Fengal began at around 7.15 pm on Saturday. It will weaken gradually into a deep depression during overnight, said the weather office. Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore districts, and Puducherry experienced heavy rain. The Chennai airport has been shut till 4 am while the local train frequency has been reduced due to the adverse weather.
Here are the highlights on Cyclone Fengal:
Cyclone Fengal To Cross Tamil Nadu-Puducherry Coasts Over Next 1 HourAccording to the weather office, Cyclone Fengal will cross Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts over next one horu and after landfall, it will continue to move west-southwestwards and weaken gradually into a deep depression during next 6 hours.
Cyclone Fengal Live: Cyclone Fengal is likely to move west-southwestwards and cross north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram close to Puducherry during next 3 to 4 hours, said weather office.
Cyclone Fengal Live: Parts of Chennai Airport were inundated due to heavy rainfall as Cyclone Fengal makes landfall near Puducherry coast.
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Live: Train Services Hit In Chennai Due To Cyclone FengalDue to the heavy rains in Chennai caused by Cyclone Fengal, the Southern Railway has announced changes in train services, according to news agency ANI. The Dr. MGR Chennai Central - Jolarpettai Yelagiri Express (Train No. 16089) scheduled to depart from Dr. MGR Chennai Central at 17:55 hours today has been fully cancelled.
The Gorakhpur - Thiruvananthapuram North (Kochuveli) Raptisagar Express (Train No. 12511) that departed from Gorakhpur at 06:35 hours on November 29 will be diverted via Korukkupet and Perambur, skipping its scheduled stop at Dr. MGR Chennai Central. The train will have an additional stoppage at Perambur with timings 23:30 (arrival) and 23:35 (departure), Southern Railway said in a press release.
The Dhanbad - Alappuzha Express (Train No. 13351) that departed from Dhanbad at 11:35 hours on November 29 will also be diverted via Korukkupet and Perambur, skipping its scheduled stop at Dr. MGR Chennai Central. The train will have an additional stoppage at Perambur with timings 23:50 (arrival) and 23:55 (departure).
Cyclone Fengal: Puducherry Government Has Issued Heavy Rain Alert To Residents Via SMSThe administration of union territory Puducherry has issued a heavy rain alert to around 12 lakh residents via SMS, urging them to stay vigilant as Cyclone Fengal makes landfall.
In Pics: Cyclone Fengal Makes LandfallCyclone Fengal has started making landfall, said the weather office. The cyclone will likely cross Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast in the next three to four hours.
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Cyclone Fengal Update: Landfall Of Cyclone Fengal BeginsLandfall of cyclone Fengal begins, says weather deapartment. It is expected to cross Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts in three to four hours.
Wind speeds could touch 80-90 kmph.
Cyclone Fengal Update: Landfall Of Cyclone Fengal Expected By 8:30 pmAccording to the weather office, landfall of Cyclone Fengal is expected to start at 8:30 pm and the prevailing weather conditions will go on till 11:30 pm.
Cyclone Fengal Update: Chennai Airport Operations Shut Till 4 am
Ahead of Cyclone Fengal landfall, operations at Chennai Airport have been shut till 4 am on Sunday. Earlier, the operations were shut till 7 pm this evening.
Cyclone Fengal: Windspeed During Landfall of Cyclone Fengal could reach upto 90 kmphCyclone Fengal may move slowly while approaching the coast, says the weather office. Red alert has been issued for seven districts in Tamil Nadu- Chennai, Kamcheepuram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore and Kallakurichi.
The windspeed during landfall of Cyclone Fengal could reach upto 90 kmph.
Cyclone Fengal: Chennai Aiport Operations Shut Till 7 PMSeveral passengers are stranded at Chennai Airport as the operations are temporarily shut till 7 pm due to Cyclone Fengal.
Cyclone Fengal: Waterlogging Is Several Parts Of Chennai Ahead Of Cyclone FengalSeveral areas in Chennai were waterlogged due to rainfall ahead of Cyclone Fengal.
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Cyclone Fengal: Western Disturbance To Affect North-West India, Says IMD Scientist Soma Sen RoyIndian Meterological Scientist Dr Soma Sen Roy said that North-West India could be affected by a western disturbance in an interview to news agency ANI.
Ms Roy said, "A western disturbance is going to affect North-West India from today. There is a possibility of rain in some places specially in Jammu and Kashmir. There will however be no significant change in the maximum temperature in plains, although the minimum temperature may fall by one to two degrees.. "
"A cyclone has formed in South India, extremely heavy rain is expected due to tropical cyclone, there is a possibility of rain in North Coastal Tamil Nadu, South Coastal Andhra Pradesh, South Coastal Rayalaseema..." she added.
Cyclone Fengal: Heavy Rain Predicted In Some Areas Of Andhra PradeshThe weather office has predicted extremely heavy rainfall in several areas of South India - Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Andhra Pradesh's Rayalaseema region and other coastal areas of the state.
Cyclone Fengal: Man Electrocuted At ATM In Chennai, Cops Suspect Short Circuit
A man was electrocuted at an ATM in Chennai amid heavy rain with cops suspecting short circuit on a railing outside.
Cyclone Fengal: Roads Being Cleared After Trees Uprooted In Chennai's Besant Nagar
Cyclone Fengal May Uproot Trees, Damage Telephone And Power Lines: IMD Chief
"Cyclone Fengal is very likely to move slowly westwards and hit the north Tamil Nadu coast around this evening and when it approaches the coast, it is very likely to have wind speed of 70-80 km/h. These winds may uproot small trees, cause damage to houses, telephone lines and power lines. Along with this, heavy to very heavy rainfall has been recorded in the past 24 hours at a few places, especially over the North coast of Tamil Nadu and some places of South Andhra Pradesh. In the next 24 hours, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected over South Andhra Pradesh and North Coastal Tamil Nadu districts. There is a possibility of inundation in low-lying areas and cities like Chennai, Mahabalipuram. People should not come out of their homes and should stay in safe places. Fishermen should not venture into the sea," said IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra.
Cyclone Fengal: Puducherry Chief Minister Discusses Preparations With Collector
Cyclone Fengal Live: List Of Flights Cancelled As Chennai Airport Shuts Operations 
Cyclone Live News: Flight Diversions Due To Bad Weather In Chennai- Air India flight AI0439 (A321, VT-PPL) from Delhi to Chennai, scheduled to arrive at 0855 hrs, has been diverted to Bengaluru.
- Air India flight AI0550 (A320, VT-CIN) from Port Blair to Chennai, scheduled to arrive at 1010 hrs, has been diverted to Bengaluru.
- FitsAir flight 8D0831 (A320, 4R-EXR) from Colombo to Chennai, scheduled to arrive at 1020 hrs, has been diverted to Colombo.
- IndiGo flight 6E0243 (A320, VT-IAQ) from Hyderabad to Chennai, scheduled to arrive at 0900 hrs, has been diverted to Hyderabad.
- IndiGo 6E1412 (A320, VT-IPT) from Abu Dhabi to Chennai, scheduled to arrive at 0810 hrs, has been diverted to Bengaluru.
Cyclone News: Local Train Services Suspended Between Chennai Beach, VelacheryDue to strong winds with velocities ranging between 65-73 kmph, suburban services between Chennai Beach and Velachery in the MRTS Section have been suspended from 12:15 hrs onwards, notifies the Chennai division PRO.
Helpline Numbers for Passenger Assistance:
1. Comm Control - 044-25330952, 044-25330953
2. Central - 044-25354140 & 22277
3. Egmore - 9003161811
4. Tambaram - 8610459668
5. Chengalpattu - 9345962113
6. Perambur - 9345962147
Cyclone Fengal News: Chennai Airport To Stay Shut Till 7 pm Due To Adverse Weather
Chennai airport suspends operations from 12:30 pm till 7 pm due to higher crosswinds forecast by the Met department.
Cyclone Fengal News Live: Latest Update By IMD
"Yesterday's Deep Depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal intensified into Cyclonic Storm "FENGAL" [pronounced as FEINJAL]. The Cyclonic Storm "FENGAL" over Southwest Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestwards with a speed of 13 kmph during past 6 hours and lay centred at 0830 hours IST of today, the 30th November 2024 over the same region near latitude 12.3°N and longitude 80.9°E, about 120 km east-northeast of Puducherry, 110 km southeast of Chennai, 200 km north-northeast of Nagappattinam and 420 km north of Trincomalee.
It is likely to move nearly westwards and cross north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram close to Puducherry as a cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 70-80 kmph gusting to 90 kmph during evening of 30th November." - IMD
Cyclone Fengal News: Waterlogging In Parts of Chennai Ahead Of Cyclone Landfall
Cyclone Fengal Live: Fallen Trees Being Removed In Chennai Ahead Of Landfall
An excavator is removing a tree that has fallen due to heavy rains on North Avenue Canal Road, Korattur in Chennai.
Cyclone Fengal Live: Motors Being Used To Handle Flow Of Rainwater In Chennai
Chennai civic body using motors at Mullai Nagar to handle the flow of rainwater.
Cyclone Fengal Live: Relief Camps Set Up, No Incident So Far, Says MK Stalin
"The weather department has warned that there will be continuous rain for the next 2-3 days. Tamil Nadu government is constantly monitoring and taking precautionary measures. It has been reported the cyclone will cross the coast tonight. Relief work is going on. Relief camps have been set up and people are being accommodated there. Other districts are also being monitored continuously. There has been no incident so far," says Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin.
Cyclone Fengal: IndiGo Suspends Ops At Chennai Airport, Air India Flights ImpactedIndiGo airlines has suspended all flight operations at Chennai airport while Air India flights connecting the city have been impacted due to the adverse weather ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Fengal.
"IndiGo Airlines @IndiGo6E has temporarily suspended all arrival and departure flight operations at Chennai Airport due to adverse weather conditions. Flight operations will resume once the weather improves, prioritising the safety of passengers and crew. We recommend passengers check with their respective airlines for real-time updates," said Chennai Airport in a post.
Air India said in a post that flights to and from Chennai are getting affected due to inclement weather and heavy rains. It also asked the fliers to check your flight status before heading to the airport.
Cyclone Fengal Live News: IMD's Latest Update On Cyclone Fengal
"Cyclonic Storm "FENGAL" over Southwest Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestwards with a speed of 12 kmph during past 6 hours and lay centred at 0530 hours IST of today, the 30th November 2024 over the same region near latitude 12.2°N and longitude 81.2°E, about 150 km east of Puducherry, 140 km southeast of Chennai, 210 km northeast of Nagappattinam and 400 km north of Trincomalee. To move nearly westwards and cross north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram close to Puducherry as a cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 70-80 kmph gusting to 90 kmph during evening of 30th November." - IMD
Cyclone Fengal Live: Dos And Don'ts - How To Stay Safe Amid Cyclone
Dos
- Stay Indoors: Remain inside your home and switch off electrical mains and gas supply to prevent fires and gas leaks.
- Secure Your Space: Close all doors and windows to protect against strong winds. If your home is unsafe, evacuate to a designated shelter.
- Stay Informed: Stay updated on weather forecasts and any evacuation orders through official sources like the IMD.
- Drink Safe Water: Boil or purify water to avoid waterborne diseases.
- Follow Official Guidance: Trust information from local authorities and emergency services for your safety.
Don'ts
- Don't Enter Unsafe Buildings: Avoid entering buildings until they are deemed safe by authorities.
- Avoid Hazards Outdoors: Stay away from broken electric poles, downed wires and sharp objects that may cause injury.
- Don't Ignore Safety Shelters: If outside, seek shelter in sturdy buildings or designated cyclone shelters to protect against flying debris.
- Avoid Returning Early: Wait for officials to declare your area safe before returning home after the cyclone.
- Don't Handle Electrical Hazards: Stay clear of dangling wires and other electrical hazards, as they may still carry current after the cyclone has passed.
Post-Cyclone
- Wait for assessments from authorities before returning to affected areas.
- Seek medical help for any injuries and vaccinations to prevent disease spread.
- Drive carefully, and watch for debris and flooded areas.
Cyclone Fengal Live: Rough Sea In Chennai Ahead Of Cyclone Fengal Landfall
Cyclone Fengal Live: MeT Centre Warns More Impact In Coastal Areas
As Cyclone Fengal is expected to make landfall this evening, the Director of the Regional Meteorological Centre of Chennai, Dr S Balachandran, said on Friday that the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu will be impacted more. "...Mostly coastal districts, the crossing point is between Karaikal to Mahabalipuram near Puducherry, so, all along the coastal districts, the impact will be more. There will be wind and rainfall. Today the wind speed was 50-60 kmph and gusting to 70 kmph... At one to two, there will be extremely heavy rainfall, while at many places it will be scattered heavy to very heavy rainfall," he told ANI.
Cyclone Fengal Live: Cyclone Brings Rain In Chennai, High Tide In Coastal Areas
Cyclone Fengal Live: Rough Sea In Puducherry, Weather Changes In Coastal Areas
Cyclone Fengal Live: IMD Update At 2:30 am
"Cyclonic Storm "FENGAL" over Southwest Bay of Bengal near latitude 11.8°N and longitude 81.7°E, about 210 km southeast of Chennai. To move west-northwestwards and cross north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram close to Puducherry as a cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 70-80 kmph gusting to 90 kmph during afternoon of 30th November." - IMD update at 2:30 am
Cyclone Fengal Live: Skymetweather Alert For Tamil Nadu, Puducherry At 6:40 am
Intermittent spells of heavy to very heavy rain and thundershower with squally winds about (60-70 kmph) will continue at many places of Ariyalur, Chennai, Cuddalore, Dharmapuri, Kancheepuram, Karaikal, Krishnagiri, Nagapattinam, Namakkal, Perambalur, Puducherry, Pudukkottai, Salem, Thiruvallur, Thiruvarur, Tiruchirappalli, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore and Viluppuram over the districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry during the next 18-24 hours.
Date/Time: Saturday, November 30, 2024 6:41:15 AM
Cyclone Fengal Live: Schools Shut, IT Firms WFH, No Public Transport On ECR, OMR
Cyclone Fengal Live: Red Alert In Chennai, Orange Alert In Vellore, Ranipet
Red alert has been issued across Tamil Nadu: Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, Viluppuram, Kallakurichi, and Cuddalore districts, besides Puducherry. An orange alert is in place in Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, and Karaikal districts.
Cyclone Fengal Live: Heavy Rain Forecast In Chennai, Puducherry
The IMD has forecast isolated heavy to very heavy rain with extremely heavy rain in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Villuppuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore districts and Puducherry. Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam districts and Karaikal area.