Heavy rains from Cyclone Fengal lead to significant waterlogging across Chennai, affecting major roads and subways, prompting rescue operations and the deployment of thousands of personnel.

Cyclone Fengal is gradually moving closer to India's eastern coast and Chennai, along with the state of Tamil Nadu are bracing for impact. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the intensity of the storm has been categorised as T2.

IndiGo Airlines has temporarily suspended all arrival and departure flight operations at Chennai Airport due to adverse weather conditions.

As Cyclone Fengal approaches Chennai, the Emergency Medical Response Initiative (EMRI) has activated a control centre in Pudukottai to ensure uninterrupted emergency medical services amidst severe weather conditions.

Cyclone Fengal is set to make landfall today, prompting warnings and closures in Tamil Nadu. The weather challenge has spurred red alerts, affecting fishermen and tourists. Subdued activities are advised due to high winds and rain across affected coastal stretches,

The airline issued a travel advisory on social media, urging passengers to check their flight status for updates.

Cyclone Fengal - pronounced 'Feinjal' - is likely to make a landfall this afternoon. The cyclonic storm (Cyclone Fengal) brewing in the Bay of Bengal will cross the Tamil Nadu coast between Karaikal and Mamallapuram with a wind speed of 70-80 km per hour with gusts up to 90 kmph,

Cyclone Fengal approaches Tamil Nadu, with landfall expected near Puducherry, prompting residents to park vehicles on flyovers as precaution against flash floods. IMD forecasts heavy rain and winds up to 90 km/h,

Landfall expected near Puducherry on Saturday afternoon, red alert issued for Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Karnataka

Puducherry faces heavy rains as cyclonic storm Fengal is expected to make landfall near the city. Authorities have evacuated residents from low-lying areas and prepared shelter homes and food supplies.