Chennai's fire and rescue teams are mobilized to respond to emergencies caused by Cyclone Fengal, with a significant number of distress calls and preparedness measures in place. Citizens are advised to stay indoors as the cyclone approaches with strong winds and potential flooding.

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 (IMD) has stated that Cyclone Fengal, pronounced as Feinjal, will hit the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram close to Puducherry with a wind speed of 70-80 km per hour, gusting to 90 kmph, this afternoon.

Chennai International Airport has been temporarily shut down till 7 PM on Saturday in view of cyclone Fengal making landfall today evening.

The cyclone is likely to continue moving west-northwestward and cross the north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, near Puducherry, as a cyclonic storm with wind speeds of 70-80 km/h, gusting to 90 km/h, during the afternoon of November 30.

Authorities in Puducherry and Chennai have ramped up safety measures as Cyclone Fengal is set to hit the coast. Beaches and tourist spots are closed, and large-scale deployment of security personnel is in place.

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

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bengaluru has forecast intermittent rain and thundershowers on November 30. The city is expected to experience cloudy skies throughout the day, with the minimum temperature likely to hover around 18 degrees Celsius. IMD also indicated that temperatures could drop further as the evening progresses.

Cyclone Fengal set to hit north Tamil Nadu coast today as per IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra. Anticipate heavy rainfall in Chennai and other regions.

Bengaluru: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that Bengaluru is expected to see light rain all day on November 30, 2024. The temperature will stay around 18.62°C, with additional decreases expected in the evening.