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PremiumCyclone Fengal highlights: Cyclone Fengal is set to make landfall on Tamil Nadu’s coast tomorrow evening, with wind speeds of 70-80 km/h, gusting to 90 km/h. The cyclonic storm over Bay of Bengal is likely to make a landfall on November 30 afternoon, close to Puducherry, with wind speed upto 90 kmph, the India Meteorological Department said.
A red alert has been issued for Tamil Nadu, South Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and interior Karnataka due to expected heavy to extremely heavy rainfall.
North Tamil Nadu and South Andhra Pradesh coastal districts are expected to experience heavy rainfall, with the interior regions of Tamil Nadu to receive heavy rain on November 30.
The cyclone is currently 300-350 km from Tamil Nadu’s coastline and is intensifying slightly before landfall. Heavy rainfall is forecasted until December 1 across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and interior Karnataka.
Earlier today, the IMD reported that the deep depression had intensified into Cyclonic Storm Fengal. With the cyclone set to cross the coast, the Tamil Nadu government urged residents to stay indoors and declared November 30 a holiday for educational institutions. IT companies have been asked to allow employees to work from home. Public transport services on East Coast Road and Old Mahabalipuram Road, which are near the shoreline, will be suspended on Saturday afternoon.
Puducherry Fisheries Department has advised fishermen to avoid venturing into the sea and move their boats to higher grounds to avoid damage from strong winds and rough sea conditions.
Puducherry Port has raised a "Warning Signal Number 7," indicating that the cyclone will likely cross the coast near the port.
Heavy rainfall has caused significant damage to paddy crops in Nagapattinam district, with over 800 acres submerged, affecting farmers in multiple areas.
Authorities have warned of possible flooding in low-lying and coastal areas and advised residents to follow safety guidelines.
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Cyclone Fengal expected to make landfall on Tamil Nadu’s coast tomorrow evening, according to IMD.
A red alert has been issued for parts of Tamil Nadu, South Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and interior Karnataka due to anticipated heavy rainfall.
As of the evening of November 29, the cyclone is about 300-350 km away from Tamil Nadu's coastline.
Heavy to extremely heavy rain is predicted for several regions, particularly coastal districts of North Tamil Nadu and South Andhra Pradesh.
Heavy rainfall is expected in the interior parts of Tamil Nadu on November 30.
Cyclonic Storm Update:
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for areas along the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast.
IMD says cyclonic storm "FENGAL" is currently positioned over the Southwest Bay of Bengal.
The storm is currently moving northwestwards at 15 kmph and is centered near latitude 11.5°N and longitude 81.9°E as of 5:30 PM IST, November 29.
Proximity to key locations:
330 km north-northeast of Trincomalee.
240 km east-northeast of Nagappattinam.
230 km east-southeast of Puducherry.
250 km southeast of Chennai.
The storm is expected to move west-northwestwards.
Cyclone Fengal is likely to make landfall on November 30 afternoon between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, near Puducherry.
The cyclonic storm is predicted to have wind speeds of 70-80 kmph, gusting up to 90 kmph at the time of landfall.
Chennai receives rainfall.
The cyclone is forecasted to make landfall tomorrow evening, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Puducherry Port has hoisted storm warning signal number 7 in anticipation of Cyclone Fengal.
Landfall Expected: The cyclone is forecasted to make landfall tomorrow evening, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Kanchipuram District Collector Kalaiselvi Mohan has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges in Kanchipuram district on November 30.
The holiday is due to a heavy rainfall warning issued by the Meteorological Department (MET).
The holiday applies to both public and private educational institutions in the district.
Cyclone Fengal is expected to make landfall tomorrow evening, according to the IMD.
High tides and strong waves are hitting the shores of Mahabalipuram.
Fishermen are advised to stay ashore and avoid venturing into the sea due to the dangerous conditions.
The IMD has issued warnings for coastal areas in anticipation of the cyclone’s impact.
The deep depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal intensified into Cyclonic Storm "Fengal" on November 29, 2024, IMD reports.
As of 1430 hours IST, Fengal was centered near latitude 11.2°N and longitude 82.2°E.
The storm is located 310 km north-northeast of Trincomalee, 260 km east of Nagappattinam, 270 km east-southeast of Puducherry, and 300 km southeast of Chennai.
Fengal is moving north-northwestwards at a speed of 13 kmph.
The cyclonic storm is expected to impact Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts.
IMD predicts the cyclonic storm is expected to move west-northwestwards towards the north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts.
It is forecast to cross between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, near Puducherry.
The storm will make landfall as a cyclonic storm with winds reaching speeds of 70-80 kmph, gusting up to 90 kmph.
The expected landfall time is during the afternoon of 30th November.
IMD has issued a warning for areas along the path, urging preparedness.
Cyclone Fengal LIVE: Odisha's capital faces light rains, as the depression continues to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm. Cloudy weather is likely to prevail across the state
Cyclone Fengal LIVE: Chennai faces heavy rains, with the depression likely to move northwards and cross Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts.
Cyclone Fengal LIVE: The depression is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm in the next 6 hours, stated IMD's latest alert.
Cyclone Fengal LIVE: The IMD has urged all fisherman across Tamil Nadu to avoid fishing activities until Saturday.
Cyclone Fengal LIVE: Chennai continues to face gusty winds and high tides, as the deep depression over Bay of Bengal intensifies
Cyclone Fengal LIVE: High tides lashed at Chennai's Marina Beach, as cyclone Fengal continues to intensify. IMD predicts, the depression will move closer to Puducherry.
Cyclone Fengal LIVE: The depression is likely to cross over Karaikal and Mahabalipuram coasts, and inch closer to Puducherry around Saturday morning, stated IMD.
Cyclone Fengal LIVE: Chennai witnesses high tide and gusty winds as a result of the formation of deep depressing in the Bay of Bengal
Continuing to move northwestwards, it is very likely to cross north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram close to Puducherry around morning of 30th November as a depression with a wind speed of 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph says IMD.
Cyclone Fengal LIVE: Tamil Nadu and Puducherry braced for very heavy rain with the possibility of the weather system crossing the coasts near Chennai.
There is a possibility of marginal intensification of the deep depression into a cyclonic storm with wind speeds of 65-75 kmph gusting to 85 kmph over Southwest Bay of Bengal, Balachandran said.
Schools in at least 11 districts of Tamil Nadu- Chennai, Chengalpattu, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai and Nagapattinam - are likely to remain closed today, November 29 due to heavy rainfall warning.
According to reports, in Chennai and Chengalpattu only schools will remain closed, while in other districts like Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur, Thanjavur, Thiruvallur, Villupuram, and Puducherry, along with Karaikal, other educational institutions will also be shut.
Due to heavy rainfall warning, all government and government-aided schools, private schools and all colleges in Puducherry and Karaikal will remain closed on 29th and 30th November: Puducherry Education Minister A. Namassivayam
Cyclone Fengal LIVE: Cyclone ‘Fengal’, which is set to intensify into a cyclonic storm past midnight on Thursday, is said to bring heavy to moderate rains in the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu for the next 2-3 days.
The deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal would move nearly north-northwestwards, skirting Sri Lanka coast and intensify into a cyclonic storm, S Balachandran, Director, Regional Meteorological Centre.
By around the morning of November 30, it will cross the north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram.
Cyclone Fengal LIVE: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Thursday successfully evacuated six stranded fishermen and four workers from the Chemplast jetty in Cuddalore, located about 2 km into the sea, amid worsening weather conditions.
"In a remarkable #SearchAndRescue operation, @IndiaCoastGuard safely evacuated six stranded fishermen and four workers from the #Cuddalore Chemplast jetty, about 2 km into the sea, amidst deteriorating weather conditions. Kudos to our brave crew for their unwavering commitment and swift action. #RescueMission," the ICG posted on X.
S Balachandran, Director of the Regional Meteorological Centre, provided the update on the cyclone:
A deep depression is located about 300 km southeast of Nagapattinam, 400 km southeast of Puducherry, and 480 km southeast of Chennai.
It is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm tonight or early tomorrow morning.
The storm is forecasted to weaken as it crosses the coast between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram.
The Met office said the deep depression would move nearly north-northwestwards, skirting Sri Lanka coast and intensify into a cyclonic storm.
"To cross the north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram around the morning of November 30, as a deep depression with a wind speed of 50-60 kmph gusting to 70 kmph," a bulletin from the weather office said.
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 regional weather office in Chennai issued the update on November 28.
The situation is being closely monitored as it develops.
Due to heavy rainfall warning, all government and government-aided schools, private schools and all colleges in Puducherry and Karaikal will remain closed on 29th and 30th November: Puducherry Education Minister A. Namassivayam
ISRO says its satellites EOS-06 and INSAT-3DR have been closely monitoring Cyclone FENGAL which is approaching Tamil Nadu.
It said EOS-06 Scatterometer identified ocean wind patterns, to provide early warning and crucial lead time for cyclone monitoring.
Marina and Pattinapakkam beaches experience rough seas due to a deep depression in the Southwest Bay of Bengal.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports the deep depression is intensifying rapidly, moving towards Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coastal areas.
Cyclone Fengal LIVE: Cyclone Fengal triggered heavy rainfall caused widespread damage to paddy crops in Nagapattinam district. Paddy crops spread across 800 acres of land were completely submerged. The affected areas include Kamashwaram, Virundhamavadi, Pudupalli, Vedrappu, Vanamadevi, Vallapallam, Kallimedu, Eeravayal, and Chemboadi.
Cyclone Fengal LIVE: The Eastern Naval Command, in collaboration with state and civil administrations, is in action to ensure supply of vehicles with essential relief materials, including food, drinking water, and medicines. Meanwhile, specialised Flood Relief Teams (FRTs) have been positioned in vulnerable areas.
Cyclone Fengal LIVE: According to IMD, next 48 hours are crucial as the deep depression over Bay of Bengal is very likely to move “nearly northwards skirting Sri Lanka coast during next 12 hours."
Around morning of November 30, the storm will move north-northwestwards and cross north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, the IMD said.
Cyclone Fengal LIVE: According to IMD's update, the cyclonic storm will bring very heavy rainfall in Kerala and Karnataka on November 30, in addition to Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
Cyclone Fengal Live: The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, predicting heavy rains on November 29.
Cyclone Fengal LIVE: The India Meteorological Department said, “There is a possibility of marginal intensification of the deep depression into a Cyclonic Storm with wind speed 65-75 kmph gusting to 85 kmph over southwest Bay of Bengal during the evening of 28th November to morning of 29th November 2024."
Cyclone Fengal LIVE: The IMD said, “The Deep Depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal remained practically stationary during past 06 hours and lay centred at 0830 hours IST of today, the 28th November 2024 over the same region near latitude 9.1°N and longitude 82.1°E, about 110 km east-northeast of Trincomalee, 310 km southeast of Nagappattinam, 410 km southeast of Puducherry and 480 km south-southeast of Chennai."
In a statement by IndiGo, it said, “We were hoping for clearer skies, but the weather situation continues to persist, impacting flights to/from #Chennai, #Tuticorin, #Madurai, #Tiruchirappalli & #Salem."
The Deep Depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal remained practically stationary during past 06 hours and lay centred at 0830 hours IST of today, the 28th November 2024 over the same region near latitude 9.1°N and longitude 82.1°E, about 110 km east-northeast of Trincomalee, 310 km southeast of Nagappattinam, 410 km southeast of Puducherry and 480 km south-southeast of Chennai.
It is very likely to move nearly north-northwestwards skirting Sri Lanka coast during next 12 hours. Thereafter, it will continue to move north-northwestwards and cross north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram around morning of 30th November as a deep depression with a wind speed of 50-60 kmph gusting to 70 kmph.
There is a possibility of marginal intensification of the deep depression into a Cyclonic Storm with wind speed 65-75 kmph gusting to 85 kmph over southwest Bay of Bengal during the evening of 28th November to morning of 29th November 2024.
1. The Eastern Naval Command, in coordination with Headquarters Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Naval Area (HQTN&P), has activated a robust disaster response mechanism to mitigate the cyclone's potential effects.
2. Focusing on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) and Search and Rescue (SAR) operations, naval authorities are working closely with state and civil administrations to ensure rapid response capabilities.
3. Vehicles are being loaded with essential relief materials, including food, drinking water, and medicines, while specialized Flood Relief Teams (FRTs) are being positioned in vulnerable areas.
4. HQTN&P has also placed its diving teams on high alert, ready to undertake emergency rescue missions if required.
IMD has issued a warning to fishermen not to venture out into the sea as the Deep Depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal is expected to intensity into a cyclonic storm during the evening of 28th November to morning of 29th November
In a statement, IMD said, “Deep Depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal moved northwards with a speed of 2 kmph during past 06 hours located near latitude 9.1°N and longitude 82.1°E, about 110 km east-northeast of Trincomalee. To cross north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram around morning of 30th November as a deep depression with a wind speed of 50-60 kmph gusting to 70 kmph. There is a possibility of marginal intensification of the deep depression into a Cyclonic Storm with wind speed 65-75kmph gusting to 85 kmph over southwest Bay of Bengal during the evening of 28th November to morning of 29th November 2024"
The deep depression brewing over Southwest Bay of Bengal has moved north-northwestwards in the past few hours and is likely to develop into a cyclonic storm, causing rainfall over the districts of coastal Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, said an official on Thursday.
Cyclone Fengal in the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify in the next 1-2 days. In anticipation of the impact of this cyclone along the coast of Tamil Nadu, the Navy is gearing up to render all necessary support to the vulnerable areas in coordination with State and civil administration. This includes loading vehicles with food, drinking water, medicines and other HADR relief materials as well as positioning Flood Relief Teams (FRTs) for quick response. HQTN&P has also kept their Diving teams on standby for emergency rescue operations: Indian Navy
As per RMC Chennai, orange alert for very heavy rains is likley to occur at isolated places over Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram and Cuddalore districts and Puducherry. The weather department has also issued yellow alert for heavy rains over Chennai, Tiruvallur, Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Kallakurichi, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Pudukkottai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai and Karaikal area.
As a deep depression in the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclone and move towards Tamil Nadu, IndiGo Airlines informed its passengers that flight services will continue to be impacted to and from Chennai, Tuticorin, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli and Salem.
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh: S Kumar, Duty Officer, Visakhapatnam Cyclone Warning Centre, says, "The deep depression over south-west Bay of Bengal moved north-northwestwards during the past few hours... It lies at about 550km south-southeast of Chennai, 370 km southeast of Karaikal, and 470 km southeast of Puducherry. During the next 12 hours, it is likely to move in the north-northwestwards and intensify further into a cyclonic storm. During the next two days, it is likely to skirt Sri Lanka's coast and reach the coast of Tamil Nadu. Rainfall is expected in the next few days over the districts of coastal Andhra Pradesh..."
As a deep depression in the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclone and move towards Tamil Nadu, IndiGo Airlines informed its passengers that flight services will continue to be impacted to and from Chennai, Tuticorin, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli and Salem.
"#6ETravelAdvisory: The weather conditions remain largely unchanged and continue to be unfavourable, with flights to/from #Chennai, #Tuticorin, #Madurai, #Tiruchirappalli & #Salem still impacted," the airline posted on X on Wednesday.
In an update issued at around 12 noon on Tuesday, the weather department said the deep depression was centred about 310 km southeast of Trincomalee, 710 km south-southeast of Puducherry, and 800 km south-southeast of Chennai as of 8.30 am on Tuesday.
"It is very likely to continue moving north-northwestwards and intensify further into a cyclonic storm on November 27. Thereafter, it will continue to move north-northwestwards towards the Tamil Nadu coast, skirting the Sri Lanka coast during the subsequent two days," the IMD said.
Cyclone Fengal Live: With Tamil Nadu experiencing intermittent rains on Wednesday, standing paddy crops in the state's Cauvery delta areas have been affected, reported PTI.
In and around Tiruvarur, Thiruthuraipoondi, Muthupettai, Mayiladuthurai, and Vedaranyam, crops were submerged partially and completely at several places. Farmers' rough estimates say crops on at least 2,000 acres were affected.
Apart from this, huge acreage of salt pans in the districts of Nagapattinam (Vedaranyam) and Villupuram (Marakkanman) came under water.
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami sought that officials inspect rain-hit areas and urged the DMK regime to provide appropriate relief to farmers.
Cyclone Fengal Live:
Citing the deep depression in the southwest Bay of Bengal, the Indian Coast Guard has began coordinating with the state agencies to ensure seafarers' safety, reported PTI.
Apart from this, the Indian Coast Guard stated that its ships, aircraft and radar stations issued advisories for fishing boats to return to the harbour.
"Deep Depression in the #BayofBengal likely to intensify into a cyclone and move towards #Tamilnadu, as per #IMD. @IndiaCoastGuard Region HQs (East) is coordinating with state agencies to ensure seafarers' safety. #ICG Ships, Aircraft & Radar Stations issuing advisories for fishing boats to return to harbour," the ICG said in a post on X on Wednesday.
Cyclone Fengal Live: The IMD has issued a red alert for Wednesday's extremely heavy rains in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry amid the Deep Depression in Bay of Bengal. It also issued an orange alert for very heavy rains in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam in the next three days.
