Cyclone Fengal:Red alert issued for Chennai and Tamil Nadu as storm with 60-90 km/h wind speed.
As the cyclone progressed, the Tamil Nadu Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai released the latest data on the movement and impact of the cyclone. The maximum over the western part of the Bay of Bengal moved northwestward at a speed of 13 km/h and intensified into a cyclonic storm at 14:30 on Friday, November 29. Northeast, 260 km east of Nagapattinam, 270 km south of Pondicherry and 300 km south of Chennai. North coast of India between Karikal and Mahabalipuram near Pondicherry on Saturday, November 30. Winds up to 90 km/h.
Cyclone is predicted to intensify within the next 24 hours and is predicted to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and possible flooding to Tamil Nadu’s coastal regions.
A fisherman uses a net to catch fish despite an advisory issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) not to venture into the sea as a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into cyclone ‘Fengal’, in Chennai, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
Cyclone Fengal live updates: As Cyclone ‘Fengal’ approaches the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, heavy and widespread rainfall is expected in most parts of the state, a senior official from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
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Cyclone is forecast to intensify within the next 24 hours. “It is likely to move north-northwestward and likely to cross between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram by the morning of the 30th morning. Under the influence of this system, rainfall is likely to occur in the next 2-3 days, fairly widespread moderate rainfall in most of the parts of Tamil Nadu,” a senior IMD official said.
The Puducherry government has announced that all schools and colleges in the union territory will remain closed on November 29 and 30 as heavy rains were forecast under the impact of cyclone brewing over the Bay of Bengal. Home minister A Namassivayam told reporters that all schools and colleges in Puducherry and Karaikal regions would remain shut for two days from Friday in view of the rain. All privately managed schools and government-aided schools would also be closed.
Meanwhile, the Indian Navy has activated a comprehensive disaster response plan as Cyclone intensifies in the Bay of Bengal. The officials also advised the fishermen not to venture into the sea until November 31.
Cyclone Fengal:holiday announced for school and collages in channai and affected district.
Schools and colleges in Cuddalore district will remain closed on Saturday, November 30 due to severe weather conditions. The local administration has stated that the rain is due to the expected storm. While isolated areas like Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai and Nagapattinam will receive rain, Puducherry and Karaikal and adjoining areas will also receive heavy rainfall. The Delta region and northern interior areas are also expected to witness heavy rainfall on Saturday. . Heavy rainfall is expected at isolated places in Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam and Puducherry-Karaikal districts as Cyclone Style continues to intensify and make landfall. People living in the affected areas are requested to take reasonable precautions and keep themselves updated on social media.
Today wether report: Deep Depression to Hit Puducherry! Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Karnataka, Kerala in for Heavy Rains This Weekend.
Friday, November 29: The lowest pressure in the southwestern Bay of Bengal has been moving northwestward at a speed of 7 km/h during the last 6 hours. As of 05:30 IST, it was near latitude 10.4° N and longitude 82.7° E. It is located about 260 km NE of Trincomalee, 310 km E of Nagapattinam, 360 km E-E of Puducherry and 400 km S of Chennai.
The system is expected to move northwestward over the northern Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast between Karikal and Mahabalipuram and near Puducherry on the morning of November 30.
Rain and crop damage in Tamil Nadu Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu experienced heavy rainfall; Nagapattinam AWS and Velankanni received 6cm of rain, while Thiruthuraipoondi and Vedaranyam received 5cm each.
The severe weather caused extensive damage in the district, with over 800 acres of rice fields inundated. Districts such as Kamashwaram, Virundhamavadi, Pudupalli, Vedrappu, Vanamadevi, Vallapallam, Kallimedu, Eeravayal and Chemboadi were the worst affected, leaving local farmers vulnerable.
Fortunately, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) cooperated with the rescue operation. On Thursday, despite poor weather conditions, they successfully rescued six fishermen and four labourers from the Chemplast jetty in Cuddalore, 2km off the coast.
Heavy rainfall in Sri Lannka :
According to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), heavy rainfall accompanied by a deep depression in Sri Lanka has killed 12 people. A shocking 3,35,155 people from 99,876 families across 23 districts have been severely affected.
Flash flood and cyclone warning
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of security risks in many areas including Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram districts in Tamil Nadu, Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh and Karaikal in Puducherry in the next 24 hours.
rainfall watches for the next few days include:
November 29–30: Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy falls over north Tamil Nadu, south Andhra Pradesh, and Rayalaseema.
November 30–December 2: Heavy to very heavy rainfall over Kerala, Mahe, and South Interior Karnataka.
December 1–2: Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Rayalaseema, and Lakshadweep will see heavy rainfall.
