The Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu grows stronger with anticipated landfall. Coastal districts face rough seas, strong winds, and heavy rain. Trains between Chennai beach and Velachery halted. Chief Minister Stalin oversees response plans.

Cyclone Fengal's approach has caused havoc in Chennai, with strong winds and rainfall uprooting trees and waterlogging roads. It is expected to cross the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast by evening. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and have issued several advisories,

Cyclone Fengal developing in the Bay of Bengal is set to hit Tamil Nadu and Puducherry by Saturday evening. Authorities are taking precautionary measures, including closing Chennai Airport and Puducherry beaches,

In low-lying areas like Madipakkam, residents parked vehicles on higher ground, including both sides of the Velachery flyover, to prevent damage from flooding.

Tamil Nadu is bracing for Cyclone Fengal, which is expected to make landfall Saturday (Nov 30) evening between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, close to Puducherry.

Chennai and neighbouring districts continue to experience strong winds and heavy rain as Cyclone Fengal advances towards the Tamil Nadu coast.

Chennai and parts of northern Tamil Nadu experienced heavy rains and strong winds due to cyclonic storm Fengal approaching Puducherry. CM M K Stalin assured all precautionary measures are in place, with camps and food assistance for those in vulnerable areas.

The cyclone is likely to continue moving west-northwestward and cross the north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, near Puducherry, as a cyclonic storm with wind speeds of 70-80 km/h, gusting to 90 km/h, during the afternoon of November 30.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated that Cyclone Fengal, pronounced as Feinjal, will hit the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram close to Puducherry with a wind speed of 70-80 km per hour, gusting to 90 kmph, this afternoon.

The uncharacteristically slow pace of the cyclone has caused it to hover over the Bay of Bengal, causing it to gather more moisture. According to experts, this is causing heavy rain in several parts of the state.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin reviews Cyclone Fengal situation, assures preparedness, and monitors on-ground conditions closely.