HIGHLIGHTS: Cyclone Fengal reaches coast, makes landfall near Puducherry
The weather department had issued a red alert warning of extremely heavy rains for seven coastal districts of Tamil Nadu.
Cyclone Fengal at 1 am on Dec 1 (Zoom Earth app)
CHENNAI: Cyclone Fengal passed over Puducherry coast on 12:30 am. Puducherry recorded 22.5 cm rainfall and heavy rains are in the surrounding areas.
The weather department had issued a red alert warning of extremely heavy rains for seven coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu on Saturday.
These districts have been experiencing heavy rain from Friday night under the influence of Cyclone Fengal.
Several areas in Chennai, including Velachery, Madipakkam, Alandur, Porur, Egmore, Anna Salai, Manali, and Ennore received intense spells from Friday night, which led to water logging in various parts of the city.
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- 30 Nov 2024 2:52 PM IST
Cyclone Fengal has further intensified as it approaches the coast, bringing heavy rains, strong winds, and disruptions to Chennai and surrounding districts.
- 30 Nov 2024 2:17 PM IST
Life disrupted in Tiruvallur
Life disrupted in Tiruvallur due to heavy rain and waterlogging
- 30 Nov 2024 2:01 PM IST
UG exam postponed in University of Madras, date announced
The Institute of Distance Education has announced the postponement of the undergraduate examination scheduled for 01.12.24 (FN and AN).
The examination will now be held on 15.12.24.
- 30 Nov 2024 1:43 PM IST
CMRL issues an advisory to the public
- Passengers are advised not to halt their vehicles at Koyambedu Metro, St.Thomas Mount and Arumbakkam Metro station and parking lots prone to water stagnation
- Passengers are advised to use the other entry if the lift or escalator is switched off considering safety
- Passengers are requested to access Koyambedu Metro Station through Foot over bridge from Poonamallee High Road, Landmark – Rohini Theatre side due to water logging
Read more on: Chennai rains | Don't park at these stations: Chennai Metro Rail Limited advisory
- 30 Nov 2024 1:24 PM IST
Free food at Amma Unavagam today
Chief Minister MK Stalin announced that food will be provided for free to people at Amma Canteens in the city.
Read more here: Cyclone Fengal: CM Stalin orders to provide free food in Amma Canteens
- 30 Nov 2024 1:10 PM IST
CMRL monitors phase 2 project sites
CMRL has deployed 350 water pumps with various capacities to constantly monitor rising water levels and to dewater flooded areas.
Read more here: Cyclone Fengal: CMRL monitors Chennai Metro Rail Phase 2 project sites, stations and depot
- 30 Nov 2024 1:03 PM IST
Landfall may get delayed to December 1, says weather blogger
The landfall of Cyclone Fengal, which is expected to happen on Saturday (November 30) evening, may get delayed to December 1, said Pradeep, popularly known as Tamil Nadu Weatherman
Read more here: Cyclone Fengal: Landfall may get delayed to December 1, says weather blogger
- 30 Nov 2024 1:02 PM IST
134 places reported water logging, says Chennai Corporation
As many as 134 locations in the city have witnessed water logging as the intense monsoon spells continue to drench the capital Chennai from Friday night.
Read more here: 134 places reported water logging, says Chennai Corporation
