Cyclone Fengal Brings Heavy Rainfall and Disruptions to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
Cyclone Fengal is expected to make landfall today, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Cyclone Fengal Brings Heavy Rainfall and Disruptions to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
Cyclone Fengal is expected to make landfall today, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Here are 10 key points to know about the cyclone and its impact:
– Cyclone Landfall: Cyclone Fengal is likely to cross the north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram today evening, with wind speeds of 70-80 km/h, gusting up to 90 km/h.
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– Flight Disruptions: IndiGo has suspended all flights at Chennai airport due to adverse weather conditions, while other airlines have also issued advisories regarding flight disruptions .
– Rainfall Alerts: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for several districts, including Chennai, Tiruvallur, and Puducherry, forecasting rainfall totals exceeding 20 cm today .
– Schools and Colleges Closed- Schools and colleges in Puducherry have been closed today as a precautionary measure due to the adverse weather .
– Maritime Safety- The Indian Coast Guard has issued warnings to fishing boats, advising them to return to harbour to avoid the storm’s impact .
– Storm Surge- A storm surge of around 1 meter above the normal tide level is expected to cause flooding in low-lying coastal areas during the storm’s landfall .
– Precautionary Measures- Residents in the affected areas are urged to stay indoors during periods of intense rainfall and secure outdoor objects that could be swept away by strong winds .
– Travel Advisory- Those living in coastal or low-lying areas should consider relocating to safer locations as directed by local authorities .
– Weather Forecast: The IMD has forecasted heavy rainfall in Puducherry and Karaikal for the next two days, with Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, and Cuddalore districts also expected to experience isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall .
– Emergency Measures- Local authorities are implementing emergency measures to ensure public safety, including evacuating residents from low-lying areas and setting up relief camps .
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