Cyclone Fengal update: Rescue operations by Army, NDRF ongoing in Puducherry, train services back in Chennai

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Cyclone Fengal update: Rescue operations by Army, NDRF ongoing in Puducherry, train services back in Chennai


Cyclone Fengal finished making landfall early Sunday at approximately 2 am, crossing the Tamil Nadu coastline between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, according to the IMD. Following landfall, Cyclone Fengal was projected to head west-southwest; however, it remained stationary for six hours close to Puducherry. After a temporary pause, flight services at Chennai airport resumed around 4 am on Sunday. Nonetheless, passengers reported issues with delayed and cancelled flights even after operations recommenced.


In addition, a rescue operation spearheaded by the Indian Army and NDRF initiated at 6:15 am, successfully evacuating over 100 people within the initial two hours.


Has Cyclone Fengal passed Chennai?


The Cyclonic Storm Fengal made its way across the North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry shores late Saturday night, with expectations to travel west-southwest. Yet, thus far, the cyclone has remained stationary for six hours in the vicinity of Puducherry.


The India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicated it would subsequently weaken into a deep depression within the coming hours.


What is the velocity of Cyclone Fengal?


As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), wind speeds reached between 70-80 kilometers per hour, peaking at 90 km/h in the coastal regions of northern Tamil Nadu and southern Andhra Pradesh.


Cyclone Fengal expected to diminish into deep depression


The IMD's forecast suggested a gradual westward movement, with an anticipated reduction in intensity into a deep depression over northern coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry within the next six hours.


On Saturday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin assessed the state's readiness, given that heavy rainfall is anticipated over the next 48 hours due to Cyclone Fengal.


The India Meteorological Department (IMD) also declared a red alert across numerous regions in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry. The forecast indicates shifting weather patterns, including elevated tides and substantial rainfall.


Ananda Das, head of the IMD's Cyclonic division, stated that a red alert was issued due to the expectation of significant to exceptionally heavy rainfall affecting many areas in Tamil Nadu, southern Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and interior Karnataka.


“Primarily coastal districts, particularly at the crossing point between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram near Puducherry, will face greater consequences. Wind and rainfall are forecasted. Today, wind velocities reached between 50-60 km/h, with gusts up to 70 km/h. From 1 pm to 2 pm, extremely heavy rain is predicted. Several locations will experience scattered heavy to very heavy rainfall,” remarked Dr. S Balachandran, the director of the regional meteorological center in Chennai.


All schools and colleges in Puducherry and multiple districts of Tamil Nadu, including Kanchipuram, remained closed on Saturday.


Meanwhile, the Puducherry fisheries department has released an advisory for fishermen, cautioning them against venturing into the sea as Cyclone Fengal approaches. The advisory also instructed fishermen to relocate their vessels and gear to elevated areas to avoid potential damage.

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