As it approaches land, the system is expected to weaken into a depression with wind speeds ranging from 45 to 55 km/h, gusting up to 65 km/h.

With Cyclonic Storm ’Fengal’ approaching the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, a senior IMD official said that there was will be fairly widespread moderate rainfall in most of the parts of the state.

The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is expected to weaken and make landfall between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram on Saturday. IMD has issued an or

However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall till December 1. The IMD has issued an orange alert for Chennai on Friday and a red alert for Saturday, warning of very heavy and extremely heavy rainfall.

Cyclone Fengal will likely become a cyclonic storm, causing heavy to moderate rains in Tamil Nadu. Schools in 11 districts, including Chennai and Puducherry, will be shut on November 29 and November 30.

Meanwhile, Cyclone Fengal has already caused massive damage in Tamil Nadu’s Nagapattinam district, with heavy rainfall submerging paddy crops in over 800 acres of land. Farmers in affected areas, including Kamashwaram, Virundhamavadi, and Pudupalli, are facing distress as their crops are completely submerged.

Chennai and surrounding regions experienced heavy rainfall on Wednesday as Cyclone Fengal intensified over the Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of ongoing rainfall and advised precautions to prevent flooding and waterlogging.

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A red alert is issued for extremely heavy rain in Cuddalore and Mayiladuthurai on Wednesday, while Chennai remains under a yellow alert.