The video went viral garnering widespread love and appreciation for the bond between the grandfather and children and how they turned the adverse situation into a funny one.

In the midst of Cyclone Fengal's chaos, a grandfather in Chennai brought joy to his grandchildren by towing them in a raft on a flooded street.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday and assured him of all possible help for the affected districts.

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's approach has caused havoc in Chennai, with strong winds and rainfall uprooting trees and waterlogging roads. It is expected to cross the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast by evening. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and have issued several advisories,

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said the cyclone wreaked unprecedented havoc in several districts in the state, appealing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for more funds for the restoration of the

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin criticised the central government for not allowing discussions on Cyclone Fengal’s impact in Parliament.