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 Indian Army and local authorities have launched extensive rescue operations, evacuating hundreds from flood-hit areas.

Normal life was crippled in Puducherry due to heavy rains that lashed the union territory in the wake of Cyclone Fengal, which crossed the coast here on November 30 night.

Cyclone Fengal LIVE Tracker, Tamil Nadu Chennai Weather Forecast Today LIVE News Updates: The cyclonic storm, named ‘Fengal’ and pronounced as ‘Feinjal’.

Cyclonic storm 'Fengal' is expected to make landfall near Puducherry on November 30 with wind speeds up to 90 kmph. The Tamil Nadu government has declared a holiday for educational institutions and urged the public to stay indoors.

Tamil Nadu is preparing for the imminent Cyclone Fengal. The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm, making landfall between Karaikal and Marmalapuram on Saturday afternoon.

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

The Indian Navy has activated a comprehensive disaster response plan as the cyclonic storm intensifies in the Bay of Bengal.