Cyclone Fengal, a severe weather system, is set to make landfall near Puducherry on November 30, bringing heavy rainfall and wind speeds of up to 90 km/h. The Chennai airport suspended operations until 7 PM, with airlines like IndiGo and Air India issuing advisories due to widespread flight disruptions. Public transport near coastal areas has also been halted as a precaution.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red alerts for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and parts of Andhra Pradesh and Kerala, forecasting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall until December 1. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin stated, “Continuous monitoring is underway; precautionary measures and relief camps are in place to ensure safety.” Farmers, however, face crop losses in Nagapattinam, with 800 acres of paddy submerged.
Residents are urged to stay indoors, with educational institutions closed and IT employees advised to work from home. Authorities have raised alert levels at ports, warning of potential flooding in coastal and low-lying areas.
For real-time updates, travelers are advised to contact their airlines.
