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.
Live Updates
- 30 Nov 2024 12:45 PM IST
Suburban services suspended in MRTS route
Suburban services between Chennai Beach and Velachery in the MRTS Section have been suspended from 12:15 pm onwards
Due to strong winds with velocities ranging between 65-73 kmph, Helpline Numbers for Passenger Assistance are provided.
1. Comm Control - 044-25330952, 044-25330953
2. Central - 044-25354140 & 22277
3. Egmore - 9003161811
4. Tambaram - 8610459668
5. Chengalpattu - 9345962113
6. Perambur - 9345962147
- 30 Nov 2024 12:40 PM IST
Water level at Chembarambakkam Lake rises to 19 ft
The water level in the lake has reached 19 feet, with an outflow of 134 Cusecs
- 30 Nov 2024 12:25 PM IST
Chennai airport to remain closed till 7 pm today
Authorities at the Chennai airport decided to suspend operations from 12.30 pm to 7 pm after airlines expressed concerns about safety due to heavy winds in the upper atmosphere
Read more here: Cyclone Fengal: It’s official, Chennai airport to remain closed till 7 pm on Nov 30
- 30 Nov 2024 12:11 PM IST
So far, no dangerous news has been received. Everything is under control: CM Stalin
Chief Minister MK Stalin took stock of the situation at the emergency control center and advised officials to engage in intense relief works.
Read more here: CM Stalin takes stock of flood situation; visits emergency control centre
- 30 Nov 2024 12:07 PM IST
Six subways closed due to water logging in Chennai
Egmore, RBI, Perambur, Palavanthangal, Rangarajapuram, Tiruvottiyur Ajax subways are closed in the city due to water logging on account of heavy rains
- 30 Nov 2024 11:56 AM IST
Severe water logging at Tambaram Railway Station
Heavy rainfall in Chennai has caused severe water logging at Tambaram Railway Station, with platforms and tracks submerged. As a result, electric trains are operating at significantly reduced speeds in the area.
Work is under way to drain the accumulated water using electric pumps
