<p>Cyclone Fengal, which formed over the Bay of Bengal on Friday evening, has triggered heavy overnight rainfall in several parts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai. The downpour has led to waterlogging in multiple areas, with arterial roads like Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) inundated, disrupting daily life.</p>
<p>The Tamil Nadu government has urged residents to stay indoors unless stepping out for essential services. Beaches, waterbodies, amusement parks, and other outdoor venues have been declared off-limits. In addition, jewellery shops have been ordered to remain closed on Saturday as a precautionary measure.</p>
<p>Public transportation services are likely to be partially suspended in coastal regions to ensure public safety during Cyclone Fengal’s landfall.</p>
<p>The sea continues to remain rough in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.</p>
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<p dir=”ltr” lang=”en”><a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#WATCH</a> | Tamil Nadu: Rough sea and gusty wind witnessed due to the impact of cyclone Fengal; visuals from Mahabalipuram<br /><br />As per IMD, <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/CycloneFengal?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#CycloneFengal</a> to cross north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram close to Puducherry as a cyclonic storm with a wind… <a href=”https://t.co/1rhHvAa6Wr”>pic.twitter.com/1rhHvAa6Wr</a></p>
— ANI (@ANI) <a href=”https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1862719113724141904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>November 30, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p><br />Several parts witnesses heavy waterlogging in Chennai.</p>
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<p dir=”ltr” lang=”en”><a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#WATCH</a> | Tamil Nadu: Continuous rains cause waterlogging in several parts of Chennai city.<br /><br />(Visuals from Old Mahabalipuram Road)<a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/CycloneFengal?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#CycloneFengal</a> <a href=”https://t.co/tK5kz1s3Gt”>pic.twitter.com/tK5kz1s3Gt</a></p>
— ANI (@ANI) <a href=”https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1862716272838107593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>November 30, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<h3>Cyclone Fengal: IMD Weather Updates </h3>
<p>According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), 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. Wind speeds are expected to reach 70-80 kmph, with gusts up to 90 kmph.</p>
<p>The IMD has also forecast isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall, with extremely heavy rain at one or two places in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, and Cuddalore districts, as well as in Puducherry on Saturday.</p>
<h3>IndiGo Suspends Operation</h3>
<p>Taking to X, Chennai Airport said, “IndiGo Airlines has temporarily suspended all arrival and departure flight operations at Chennai Airport due to adverse weather conditions. Flight operations will resume once the weather improves, prioritising the safety of passengers and crew. We recommend passengers check with their respective airlines for real-time updates.”</p>