The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a cyclone - named Fengal, pronounced 'Feinjal' - and is likely to cross the Tamil Nadu coast between Karaikal and Mamallapuram mid-Saturday,

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.

The Puducherry government announced closures for November 29 and 30, affecting both government and privately managed institutions.

Schools and colleges in some parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry remained closed today as heavy rains were forecast due to the impact of Cyclone Fengal brewing over the Bay of Bengal.

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.

IMD forecasts that deep depression over the Bay of Bengal will move north-northwest, skirting Sri Lanka, and intensify into a cyclonic storm.

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Cyclone Fengal nears Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. Authorities prepare for potential disruptions as storm approaches.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

Tamil Nadu is preparing for the imminent Cyclone Fengal, which will make landfall between Karaikal and Marmalapuram on Saturday afternoon.

Chennai and its neighboring districts are bracing for heavy rainfall. The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal may soon become Cyclone Fengal. The s