The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh, with the cyclone likely to make landfall today evening

Cyclone Fengal has finally taken shape and is anticipated to make landfall between Mahabalipuram near Chennai and Karaikal in Puducherry. The storm is expected to bring intense rainfall and strong winds,

Landfall of Cyclone Fengal begins, likely to cross Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts in 3-4 hours, says weather office

The capital, Chennai, and other parts of the state have received heavy rainfall. People witnessed waterlogging on Poonamallee High Road (EVR Periyar Salai) near the Egmore area of Chennai as Cyclone Fengal intensified.

A powerful cyclone is expected to make a landfall in India's south on Saturday, with the authorities shutting down the schools and moving hundreds of people inland to storm shelters.Cyclonic

The Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu grows stronger with anticipated landfall. Coastal districts face rough seas, strong winds, and heavy rain. Trains between Chennai beach and Velachery halted. Chief Minister Stalin oversees response plans.

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Saturday issued an advisory asking people to remain indoors and avoid going outside in view of Cyclone Fengal.The governor posted on X, "Cyclonic storm Fengal and accompanying torrential rain have severely disrupted normal life in the northern coastal regions and adjoining areas of Tamil Nadu,

The Department of Revenue and Disaster Management has set up toll-free numbers 112 and 1077 to receive distress calls from the public. People can also seek help through the WhatsApp number 9488981070.

The IMD also issued a red alert for at least ten districts of the states in southern India given incessant rainfall.

Cyclone Fengal has strengthened significantly, making landfall in Tamil Nadu, with severe weather affecting particularly the northern coastal areas. Strong winds and heavy rain have disrupted suburban train services,