Cyclone Fengal Landfall Likely Today; Schools, Colleges Shut In Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

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Heavy to very heavy rainfall has been predicted in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram, Kallakurichi, Puducherry and Cuddalore districts of Tamil Nadu.
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Cyclone Phangal is likely to make landfall between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram this afternoon, followed by heavy rains in Tamil Nadu’s north and Delta districts and Puducherry.

Pronounced FEINGAL – The Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast between Parakarikal and Mahabalipuram will experience winds reaching a speed of 70-80 kmph near Puducherry, gusting to 90 kmph, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

The IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram, Kallakurichi and Cuddalore districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Some coastal areas are already witnessing weather changes and high tides
A red alert has been issued across Tamil Nadu: in addition to Puducherry, Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, Villupuram, Kallakurichi and Cuddalore districts.
An orange alert is in place in Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, and Karaikal districts.
Cyclone Fengal Landfall Likely Today
A red alert has been issued across Tamil Nadu: in addition to Puducherry, Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, Villupuram, Kallakurichi and Cuddalore districts.

Schools and colleges will remain closed in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Cuddalore, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, and Mayiladuthurai districts in Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry today.

Boats, generators, motor pumps, tree cutting equipment and other necessary equipment have been kept ready in these districts. NDRF and state disaster response teams have been deployed in these districts.
Warning of rough seas and strong winds, authorities have advised fishermen not to venture into the sea and move their boats and other equipment to higher grounds to prevent damage.

The storm is likely to damage telecommunication lines and lead to flooding in the low-lying areas, Dr S Balachandran, director, Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai told NDTV. The impact will be more along the coastal districts, he has warned Cyclone fengal. 

In Puducherry, toll-free numbers – 112 and 1077 – have been set up to receive distress calls. People can also seek help on WhatsApp: 9488981070. The government said 4,153 boats have returned to the shore and 2,229 relief camps are ready if needed Cyclone fengal.

A red alert has been issued across Tamil Nadu: in addition to Puducherry, Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, Villupuram, Kallakurichi and Cuddalore districts.

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