Cyclone storm Fangal Causes Heavy Rain and Disruptions in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 10:30 p.m., Cyclone Fangal moved across the coasts of Puducherry and northern Tamil Nadu. At 11:30 PM, gusts of up to 90 km/h were recorded, with winds ranging from 70 to 80 km/h. When the cyclonic storm fengal made landfall at 5:30 PM, it left the area with heavy rains.
Over the course of the past 24 hours, starting at 8:30 AM on Saturday, Mayilam in the Villupuram district received 50 cm of rain, while Puducherry received 46 cm.

cyclonic storm fengal Rain-Induced Flooding in Chennai.
Due to the intense rains, some neighborhoods in central Chennai, including as Korattur, Koyambedu, Virugambakkam, Nungambakkam, T. Nagar, and Alwarpet, are currently under water. At 1 PM on December 1, flight operations at Chennai Airport resumed as the weather improved. Authorities collaborated with the Airports Authority of India to restore operations between 4 AM and 1 PM.

cyclonic storm fengal Impact on Puducherry.
S. Balachandran, Additional Director General of IMD’s Regional Meteorological Center, stated that Puducherry experienced a maximum rainfall of 46 cm, which significantly disrupted daily activities. The streets, including Kamaraj Salai, were inundated. The Indian Army dispatched rescue teams from the Chennai Garrison Battalion to assist in areas impacted by flooding. These crews rescued around 100 people, particularly from Krishna Nagar, where 500 homes were affected by five-foot-high water levels.

Weakening.
Around 8:30 AM on December 1, Cyclone storm Fangal stayed motionless for six hours close to Puducherry, according to the IMD. The cyclone was situated 30 km north of Cuddalore, 40 km east of Villupuram, and 120 km south-southwest of Chennai. Its coordinates were latitude 12.0°N and longitude 79.8°E. Over the next six hours, it is predicted to gradually shift westward and worsen into a severe depression.

cyclonic storm fengal Rescue and Relief Efforts.

Approximately 3,000 people were sent to relief camps in the districts of Thiruvallur, Kanchipuram, and Chengalpattu. Authorities, especially those from indigenous groups like the Irulas, placed a high premium on relocating families that were at risk. Light to moderate rainfall was experienced in several districts; in many locations, over 10 cm of rain fell in a 12-hour period.

cyclonic storm fengal Predictions and Safety Measures.
According to the IMD, substantial rains are expected on December 2 and unusually heavy rainfall is predicted for Puducherry and northern Tamil Nadu on December 1. Wind gusts of 70 to 90 km/h were seen in parts of southern Andhra Pradesh, northern Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry. Colleges and schools in Puducherry were instructed to establish relief services to aid those affected.

Chennai’s rail operations were badly hampered by the second storm of the season that formed over the Bay of Bengal, resulting in aircraft cancellations and delays. Tragically, three people died in Chennai as a result of rain-related incidents.

District Collector Reports Night Evacuation of 1,400 People.
There has been significant flooding in Puducherry as a result of 50 cm of rainfall. This is the Union Territory’s heaviest rainfall in thirty years.

Puducherry Records Heaviest Rainfall in 30 Years.
At least three people were killed by lightning strikes amid Chennai’s heavy rains. Near a city ATM, the body of one victim was found floating.

Lightning Claims 3 Lives in Chennai.
Chennai’s well-known beaches, like Marina and Elliot Beach, are notorious for their rough seas and high tides.

Challenging Conditions at Marina Beach.
In Kallakurichi and Tiruvallur, among other places, there is a lot of wind and rain. The IMD has issued a warning for possible flash floods in suburban areas.

Cyclonic Storm Fengal Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Continue in Tamil Nadu.
The heavy rains that fell overnight have left Villupuram entirely submerged. Public buses are currently only operating from bus stands due to the water.

IMD Warns of Moderate to High Flood Risks in Many Areas.
Numerous water bodies and residential areas inside the impacted areas are at moderate to high risk of flooding, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).

Passengers Stranded at Chennai Airport for Over 12 Hours.
One passenger reported that they were stranded at Chennai Airport for over 12 hours without hearing from airline staff following the cancellation of their trip.

Cyclone storm Fengal Approaches Northern Tamil Nadu Coast.
For the last six hours, Cyclone Fengal, also called Fenjal, has been moving west-southwest at a pace of 7 km/h, according to the IMD. It was around 15 kilometers offshore, 50 kilometers south-southwest of Mahabalipuram, 40 kilometers northeast of Puducherry, and 90 kilometers south of Chennai as of 8:30 PM IST on November 30, 2024.