Saturday, November 30, 2024 Cyclone Fengal has formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal and is moving towards the north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts. Meteorologists predict the storm will make landfall on Saturday afternoon, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to the region. The storm is expected to retain its cyclonic strength, with wind speeds reaching 70-80 km/h, gusting up to 90 km/h when it hits land.
The landfall is expected to occur between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, near Puducherry. This will bring dangerous conditions to the coastal region, including torrential rains and powerful winds. As of now, the storm is moving northwestward at 15 km/h, positioned about 240 km east-northeast of Nagapattinam, 230 km southeast of Puducherry, and 250 km southeast of Chennai.
Tracking the storm has been difficult due to fluctuating atmospheric conditions between November 26 and 29. Advanced satellite systems have been monitoring the storm’s progression, providing vital data that helps refine weather predictions. Weather Alerts and Warnings for Affected Regions A red alert has been issued for several districts, including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore, and Puducherry, forecasting rainfall totals exceeding 20 cm on Saturday.
An orange alert has been declared for the districts of Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, and Karaikal. As the cyclone moves .
