Chennai and nearby areas experienced heavy rains due to cyclone Fengal, disrupting transport services and prompting evacuations. While no major damage was reported, hospitals were inundated, and operations at Chennai airport were suspended.

However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall till December 1. The IMD has issued an orange alert for Chennai on Friday and a red alert for Saturday, warning of very heavy and extremely heavy rainfall.

The cyclone is expected to make landfall this evening, with authorities issuing warnings for northern Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and southern Andhra Pradesh.

Cyclone Fengal is approaching Tamil Nadu’s coast, bringing heavy rainfall and rising tides. The IMD warns affected regions, with the cyclone expected to make landfall on November 30, packing winds of 70-80 km/h.

The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert due to forecasts of heavy to very heavy rain in Chennai and surrounding districts until Friday. A low-pressure system is expected to evolve into a depression over the Bay of Bengal,

Cyclone Fengal is expected to make landfall in Tamil Nadu tomorrow, according to the Meteorological Department. With heavy rainfall anticipated, rescue operations have been intensified, and relief camps are on standby.

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