The cyclone has already caused gusty winds and rainfall across coastal areas. Chennai has been experiencing heavy to moderate rainfall since last night, resulting in rough seas and strong winds. Authorities have warned the public to stay away from beaches such as Marina Beach,

Chennai: Cyclone Fengal is expected to make landfall on Saturday evening, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has warned of intense rain spells in the region,

Cyclone Fengal is set to make landfall in Tamil Nadu, bringing heavy rainfall and winds up to 90 km/h. The IMD has issued warnings for several districts, including Chennai, with disruptions expected in transport and flight operations.

Cyclone Fengal is set to cross the north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coastline between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram near Puducherry as a cyclonic storm during the evening of November 30.

The Chennai airport has been shut down, and all departure and arrival flights have been suspended from 12.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. due to adverse weather conditions prevailing in the city on Saturday, in view of the approaching cyclone Fengal.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin reviewed the precautionary measures, as the state prepares to brace Cyclone Fengal. Flight operations have been hit at Chennai Airport.

The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has issued a safety advisory following heavy rain in the city. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in multiple regions of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, as Cyclonic Storm 'Fengal' approaches the Bay of Bengal. The storm, which is forecast to make landfall near Puducherry on Saturday afternoon,

According to the IMD, Cyclone Fengal, currently over the Southwest Bay of Bengal, moved west-northwestwards earlier and is expected to cross the north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts later in the day.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Puducherry, and Karaikal.

Chennai district collector Rashmi Siddharth Zagade declares a holiday for all schools from class 1 to 12 on Friday due to heavy rain. The IMD has issued an orange alert for Chennai and a red alert for very heavy rain on Saturday.