Cyclonic Storm Fengal
Cyclonic Storm Fengal is crossing over Bay of Bengal. Now, it is likely to cross between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram on Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast in the morning of November 30, 2024. As classification deep depression has already transformed into cyclonic storm, danger of heavy rainfalls and gale force winds along with rough seas is at greater threat in the region.
Severe consequences of Cyclone Fengal:
Heavy to very heavy rainfall will occur in the districts of Chennai , Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Puducherry, and all other districts along with Tamilnadu. The low-lying areas will be affected by flash floods with localized water logging.
Agriculture Losses: Over 800 acres of paddy was marooned by rains in Nagapattinam.
Education and Travel Disruptions: Schools have been shut in districts of Chennai and Cuddalore. IndiGo has issued travel advisories in all cities where the disturbance is reported.
Measures of Readiness
Evacuation: Indian Coast Guards, in addition to relief groups, evacuates every stranded individual throughout and gives a shelter in safe locations along with better aid arrangements going on.
Tidal Warnings: the government bans fishing and asks everybody not to venture out to sea. everybody in the costal area is asked not to venture out into the storm.
Data Summary
| Region | Forecast | Warnings/Actions |
| Chennai, Cuddalore | Heavy rain, strong winds | Schools/colleges closed; public advised caution |
| Nagapattinam | Flash floods, crop damage | Relief vehicles deployed |
| Puducherry, Karaikal | Extremely heavy rainfall | Evacuations planned |
| Coastal Andhra Pradesh | Peripheral rainfall, strong winds | Minimal disruption expected |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When will the land reach Cyclone Fengal?
It will pass between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram during the morning hours of 30 November 2024.
2. Where were the attacks most intense?
Heavy rainfalls and strong winds with floods are likely to occur at the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, which includes Nagapattinam, Cuddalore, Chennai, and Puducherry.
3. What is the residents’ role?
Heed the warnings issued by the local authorities and the Indian Meteorological Department. Avoiding coastal areas will keep them safe.
4. How long will the storms last?
Residual heavy rains with flooding would probably continue for up to 48 hours after landfall, even though the storm might have already weakened at that point.
Updates and advisories can be received on the Indian Meteorological Department and on government local channels.