Cyclone Fengal is barreling toward the Tamil Nadu coast, with landfall expected near Puducherry on Saturday, bringing heavy rains and strong winds. Authorities have issued red alerts, closed schools, and mobilized disaster teams as southern India braces for the storm.

As Cyclone Fengal approaches the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, many coastal areas have experienced changes in weather, including high tides and rainfall, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported.

A red alert has been issued for Tamil Nadu, South Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and interior Karnataka, anticipating heavy rains in these regions.

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IMD predicts that the cyclonic storm will move west-northwestwards and cross north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts close to Puducherry with a wind speed of 70-80 kmph gusting to 90 kmph during the afternoon today. As Cyclone Fengal expected to intensify Chennai coast, A scene at Kovalam Beach, in Chennai on Friday. | Photo Credit: Ravindran. R

Cyclone Fengal is set to make landfall near Puducherry on November 30, with heavy rainfall and strong winds forecast for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Authorities have issued red alerts, closed schools,

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

Cyclone Fengal is set to hit Tamil Nadu's coast tomorrow, prompting a red alert. The storm, currently 300-350 km away, threatens heavy rainfall and high winds in southern Indian states. Authorities urge caution,

In a move to protect the safety of students, the Tamil Nadu government has ordered all schools and colleges in Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kanchipuram, and Chengalpattu districts to remain closed on November 30.