Cyclonic Storm Fengal on Sunday began crossing the coast of north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall to the region. According to the latest updates from the India Meteorological Department (IMD),

The video of the IndiGo flight quickly gained over 100,000 views, with many users reacting to the intense moment.

Due to adverse weather conditions amid Cyclone Fengal, Chennai airport had suspended its operations till 4 am on Sunday.

Cyclone Fengal made landfall near Puducherry, bringing with it heavy rainfall and gusty winds, as torrential downpours flooded several parts of Chennai and left three people dead in the city.

Flight operations at Chennai airport resumed this morning after around 16 hours. The Chennai airport advised passengers to reach out to their respective airlines for information regarding their flights.

Cyclone Fengal caused record-breaking rains in Puducherry, which recorded 48.4 centimetres of rainfall in the 24 hours ending 8.30 am on Sunday. This marks the Union territory’s heaviest cumulative 24-hour rainfall in 30 years.

Migrant worker Chandan electrocuted in Chennai amid heavy rain. Cyclone Fengal's unprecedented rainfall floods Puducherry, prompting army rescue operations and criticism of government preparedness.

Cyclone Fengal killed at least 19 people in India and Sri Lanka and caused flooding in Tamil Nadu state and the Puducherry region after crossing India's southern coast from the Bay of Bengal on Saturday.

The Puducherry government announced closures for November 29 and 30, affecting both government and privately managed institutions.

Tamil Nadu is preparing for the imminent Cyclone Fengal, which will make landfall between Karaikal and Marmalapuram on Saturday afternoon.