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Cyclone Fengal Chennai Live News Updates: All schools and colleges to remain closed in several Tamil Nadu districts
28 Nov 2024 | 11:06:12 AM IST
Synopsis
Cyclone Fengal Live News Updates: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning that a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into Cyclone Fengal by November 28. The depression, located 770 km south-southeast of Chennai, is expected to move north-northwestward toward the Tamil Nadu coast, potentially skirting Sri Lanka over the next two days.
Cyclone Fengal Live News: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning that a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into Cyclone Fengal by 28 November. The depression, located 770 km south-southeast of Chennai, is expected to move north-northwestward toward the Tamil Nadu coast, potentially skirting Sri Lanka over the next two days.
IMD Alerts for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
IMD has issued a red alert for districts like Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, and Karaikal, warning of extreme rainfall over 20.4 cm. An orange alert is also in effect for other coastal areas, including Chennai, Villupuram, and Puducherry. Fishermen have been advised to stay away from the sea until at least 28 November.
School and college closures
In response to the expected heavy rainfall, the Tamil Nadu government has declared holidays for schools and colleges in Chennai, Chengelpet, Cuddalore, and Mayiladuthurai on 28 November. Closures may extend into the following days, depending on weather conditions. Educational institutions in Puducherry and Karaikal have also been closed.
Rain, traffic, and flight disruptions
Chennai and surrounding areas have been experiencing heavy rain, causing water-logging and traffic congestion, particularly along major roads like OMR. Flight operations at Chennai Airport were also impacted, with delays in the landing of seven flights. Despite the disruptions, state-run milk supplier Aavin assured uninterrupted service at its parlours in Chennai.
Government readies for relief efforts
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has overseen emergency preparations, urging officials to set up relief centres and evacuate vulnerable communities from low-lying areas. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams and local disaster units have been deployed across the affected regions, with relief camps and medical teams on standby.
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Show moreIMD Alerts for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
IMD has issued a red alert for districts like Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, and Karaikal, warning of extreme rainfall over 20.4 cm. An orange alert is also in effect for other coastal areas, including Chennai, Villupuram, and Puducherry. Fishermen have been advised to stay away from the sea until at least 28 November.
School and college closures
In response to the expected heavy rainfall, the Tamil Nadu government has declared holidays for schools and colleges in Chennai, Chengelpet, Cuddalore, and Mayiladuthurai on 28 November. Closures may extend into the following days, depending on weather conditions. Educational institutions in Puducherry and Karaikal have also been closed.
Rain, traffic, and flight disruptions
Chennai and surrounding areas have been experiencing heavy rain, causing water-logging and traffic congestion, particularly along major roads like OMR. Flight operations at Chennai Airport were also impacted, with delays in the landing of seven flights. Despite the disruptions, state-run milk supplier Aavin assured uninterrupted service at its parlours in Chennai.
Government readies for relief efforts
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has overseen emergency preparations, urging officials to set up relief centres and evacuate vulnerable communities from low-lying areas. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams and local disaster units have been deployed across the affected regions, with relief camps and medical teams on standby.
Read more | Chennai Weather: Cyclone Fengal brings heavy rains, as schools and colleges remain shut across Tamil Nadu
1 New Update
Cyclone Fengal Chennai Weather Live Updates: IMD update on Cyclone Fengal
Cyclone Fengal Chennai Weather Live Updates: IMD has issued a warning to fishermen not to venture out into the sea as the Deep Depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm during the evening of 28th November to morning of 29th November
Cyclone Fengal Chennai Weather Live Updates: Heavy rain expected in coastal Andhra Pradesh.
Cyclone Fengal Chennai Weather Live Updates: Several districts of Tamil Nadu receive rain.
Flight operations impacted
IndiGo flights to/from Chennai, Tuticorin, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, and Salem remain impacted due to unfavourable weather conditions.
Cyclone Fengal Chennai Weather Live Updates: IMD issues key update
Schools to open on Thursday?
Due to heavy rains, holiday has been declared for all government and private schools, government-aided schools and colleges in Puducherry and Karaikal tomorrow, November 28, 2024: Puducherry Education Minister, Arumugam Namassivayam.
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Read more: Cyclone Fengal alert: Holiday declared for schools and colleges in Puducherry and Karaikal
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Cyclone Fengal Chennai Weather Live Updates: Impact seen in Sri Lanka
Cyclone Fengal Chennai Weather Live Updates: Heavy rains lashed southern India on Wednesday with coastal regions bracing for a likely cyclonic storm, as rescue teams in neighbouring Sri Lanka searched for eight people missing in floods.
Cyclones -- the equivalent of hurricanes in the North Atlantic or typhoons in the northwestern Pacific -- are a regular and deadly menace in the region.
In eastern Sri Lanka, which saw torrential rains since Tuesday, government rescue teams were searching for six children and two men swept away by flash floods while on tractor and trailer.
Cyclones -- the equivalent of hurricanes in the North Atlantic or typhoons in the northwestern Pacific -- are a regular and deadly menace in the region.
In eastern Sri Lanka, which saw torrential rains since Tuesday, government rescue teams were searching for six children and two men swept away by flash floods while on tractor and trailer.
Cyclone Fengal Tamil Nadu News Live: Puducherry CM N Rangaswamy inspects promenade beach amid heavy rains
Chennai Rains Cyclone Fengal live Tracker: Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangaswamy visited Promenade Beach on Tuesday to assess the security arrangements amid continuous heavy rains. The CM inquired with the local police about the measures in place to ensure the safety of residents and visitors as inclement weather conditions persist in the region.
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Cyclone Fengal Tamil Nadu News Live: Where are schools closed in Tamil Nadu?
Chennai Rains Cyclone Fengal live Tracker: Affected districts include:
- Schools closed: Chennai, Kanchipuram, Chengalpet, Ariyalur, Sivagangai, and Pudukottai.
- Schools and colleges closed: Villupuram, Tiruvallur, Cuddalore, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Ramanathapuram, and Trichy.
Cyclone Fengal Tamil Nadu News Live: House collapses in Mayiladuthurai in heavy rains
Cyclone Fengal Tamil Nadu News Live: Heavy rains likely over Tamil Nadu Delta, Chennai until Saturday
Chennai Rains Cyclone Fengal live Tracker: The Delta coast likely to see very heavy rains today and tomorrow while coastal stretch between Chidambaram and Chennai may see heavy to very heavy rains tomorrow and day after, noted independent weather agency Chennai Rains (COMK).
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Cyclone Fengal Tamil Nadu News Live: Chennai's weather outlook for the week
Chennai Rains Cyclone Fengal live Tracker: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts heavy rainfall in Chennai and surrounding districts until 29 November, with thunderstorms expected on 30 November. Rain is likely to continue through 1 and 2 December, with temperatures ranging from 24°C to 30°C.
As Tamil Nadu prepares for the cyclone, authorities urge residents to stay vigilant, follow weather updates, and cooperate with ongoing relief efforts.
As Tamil Nadu prepares for the cyclone, authorities urge residents to stay vigilant, follow weather updates, and cooperate with ongoing relief efforts.
Cyclone Fengal Tamil Nadu News Live: Naming of Cyclone Fengal
Chennai Rains Cyclone Fengal live Tracker: The depression was named Cyclone Fengal by Saudi Arabia. Fengal, derived from Arabic, reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity in the naming conventions set by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Tamil Nadu's Nagapattinam sees rain as deep depression forms over southwest Bay of Bengal
As per IMD, the deep depression is very likely to continue to move north-northwestwards and intensify further into a cyclonic storm on 27th November.
Cyclone Fengal Tamil Nadu News Live: Tamil Nadu's Nagapattinam witnesses heavy rains
Cyclone Fengal Tamil Nadu News Live: Boost in reservoir Levels
Chennai Rains Cyclone Fengal live Tracker: While the heavy rainfall is causing disruption, it has also had a positive impact on Tamil Nadu's water reserves. The Mettur Reservoir has seen a 384% increase in water levels compared to last year, while the Bhavani Sagar Reservoir reported a 210% rise. Overall, Tamil Nadu's reservoirs are now holding significantly more water than at the same time last year.
Cyclone Fengal Tamil Nadu News Live: Government readies for relief efforts
Chennai Rains Cyclone Fengal live Tracker: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has overseen emergency preparations, urging officials to set up relief centres and evacuate vulnerable communities from low-lying areas. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams and local disaster units have been deployed across the affected regions, with relief camps and medical teams on standby.
Cyclone Fengal Tamil Nadu News Live: Rain, Traffic, and Flight Disruptions
Chennai Rains Cyclone Fengal live Tracker: Chennai and surrounding areas have been experiencing heavy rain, causing waterlogging and traffic congestion, particularly along major roads like OMR. Flight operations at Chennai Airport were also impacted, with delays in the landing of seven flights. Despite the disruptions, state-run milk supplier Aavin assured uninterrupted service at its parlours in Chennai.
Cyclone Fengal Tamil Nadu News Live: IMD Alerts for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
Chennai Rains Cyclone Fengal live Tracker: IMD has issued a red alert for districts like Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, and Karaikal, warning of extreme rainfall over 20.4 cm. An orange alert is also in effect for other coastal areas, including Chennai, Villupuram, and Puducherry. Fishermen have been advised to stay away from the sea until at least 28 November.
