According to IMD, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are likely at one or two places over South Coastal and Rayalaseema due to Cyclone Fengal.

Light to moderate rainfall at many places with heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places over south coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema on Saturday (November 30,

Fishermen of southern Andra Pradesh are advised not to venture into the sea as a storm surge of about 1 metre is expected in low-lying areas because of Cyclone Fengal's landfall

According to IMD, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are likely at one or two places over South Coastal and Rayalaseema due to Cyclone Fengal.

The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh, with the cyclone likely to make landfall today evening

The Department of Revenue and Disaster Management has set up toll-free numbers 112 and 1077 to receive distress calls from the public. People can also seek help through the WhatsApp number 9488981070.

Puducherry experienced heavy rains on Saturday, prompting the union territory administration to send SMS alerts to around 12 lakh residents cautioning them to remain vigilant as cyclonic storm Fengal

Cyclone Fengal is expected to make landfall between Karaikal and Mamallapuram. Heavy rainfall in Chennai has led to the closure of the airport. Contrary to earlier predictions, Tamil Nadu Weatherman aka Pradeep John predicts that Cyclone Fengal is expected to make landfall tomorrow,