Cyclone Fengal is likely to make landfall near Puducherry on Saturday afternoon, and residents have been asked to stay indoors. The cyclonic storm over the Southwest Bay of Bengal is about 210 kilometres southeast of Chennai and is moving west—northwestwards,

The cyclone Fengal is moving west-northwest and is likely to make landfall between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram near Puducherry on Saturday afternoon.

Cyclone Fengal will bring heavy rainfall across the northern and delta districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry as it makes landfall between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram likely this afternoon.

Cyclone Fengal is causing significant weather changes in Tamil Nadu's coastal areas, with high tides and rain. Authorities are urging residents to take precautions as the cyclone approaches, with expected wind speeds of 70-90 km/h and potential flooding concerns.

The storm, predicted to bring heavy rainfall and winds of up to 90 km/h, has prompted the state government to close schools and colleges in multiple districts, suspend public transport services, and a

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.

Boats, generators, motor pumps, and other essential equipment have been prepared in advance. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and state teams have been deployed in the affected districts, including Nagapattinam,

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

Puducherry: Officials here have asked the residents to stay indoors in view of cyclonic storm Fengal's likely landfall near Puducherry on Saturday afternoon. All schools and colleges here

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.