Cyclone Fengal Live Updates: Cyclone Fengal Brings Rain In Tamil Nadu, IndiGo Suspends Chennai Flights
Cyclone Fengal Live Updates: Heavy to very high rain has been forecast in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore districts, and Puducherry.
Cyclone Fengal - pronounced 'Feinjal' - is likely to make a landfall this afternoon between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram with a wind speed of 70-80 km per hour, gusting up to 90 kmph, the Indian Meteorological Department said. Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore districts, and Puducherry are bracing for heavy rain. Flights connecting Chennai have been impacted due to the adverse weather.
Here are the live updates on Cyclone Fengal:
Cyclone Fengal: IndiGo Suspends Ops At Chennai Airport, Air India Flights Impacted
IndiGo airlines has suspended all flight operations at Chennai airport while Air India flights connecting the city have been impacted due to the adverse weather ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Fengal.
"IndiGo Airlines @IndiGo6E has temporarily suspended all arrival and departure flight operations at Chennai Airport due to adverse weather conditions. Flight operations will resume once the weather improves, prioritising the safety of passengers and crew. We recommend passengers check with their respective airlines for real-time updates," said Chennai Airport in a post.
Air India said in a post that flights to and from Chennai are getting affected due to inclement weather and heavy rains. It also asked the fliers to check your flight status before heading to the airport.
Cyclone Fengal Live News: IMD's Latest Update On Cyclone Fengal
"Cyclonic Storm "FENGAL" over Southwest Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestwards with a speed of 12 kmph during past 6 hours and lay centred at 0530 hours IST of today, the 30th November 2024 over the same region near latitude 12.2°N and longitude 81.2°E, about 150 km east of Puducherry, 140 km southeast of Chennai, 210 km northeast of Nagappattinam and 400 km north of Trincomalee. To move nearly westwards and cross north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram close to Puducherry as a cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 70-80 kmph gusting to 90 kmph during evening of 30th November." - IMD
Cyclone Fengal Live: Dos And Don'ts - How To Stay Safe Amid Cyclone
Dos
- Stay Indoors: Remain inside your home and switch off electrical mains and gas supply to prevent fires and gas leaks.
- Secure Your Space: Close all doors and windows to protect against strong winds. If your home is unsafe, evacuate to a designated shelter.
- Stay Informed: Stay updated on weather forecasts and any evacuation orders through official sources like the IMD.
- Drink Safe Water: Boil or purify water to avoid waterborne diseases.
- Follow Official Guidance: Trust information from local authorities and emergency services for your safety.
Don'ts
- Don't Enter Unsafe Buildings: Avoid entering buildings until they are deemed safe by authorities.
- Avoid Hazards Outdoors: Stay away from broken electric poles, downed wires and sharp objects that may cause injury.
- Don't Ignore Safety Shelters: If outside, seek shelter in sturdy buildings or designated cyclone shelters to protect against flying debris.
- Avoid Returning Early: Wait for officials to declare your area safe before returning home after the cyclone.
- Don't Handle Electrical Hazards: Stay clear of dangling wires and other electrical hazards, as they may still carry current after the cyclone has passed.
Post-Cyclone
- Wait for assessments from authorities before returning to affected areas.
- Seek medical help for any injuries and vaccinations to prevent disease spread.
- Drive carefully, and watch for debris and flooded areas.
Cyclone Fengal Live: MeT Centre Warns More Impact In Coastal Areas
As Cyclone Fengal is expected to make landfall this evening, the Director of the Regional Meteorological Centre of Chennai, Dr S Balachandran, said on Friday that the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu will be impacted more. "...Mostly coastal districts, the crossing point is between Karaikal to Mahabalipuram near Puducherry, so, all along the coastal districts, the impact will be more. There will be wind and rainfall. Today the wind speed was 50-60 kmph and gusting to 70 kmph... At one to two, there will be extremely heavy rainfall, while at many places it will be scattered heavy to very heavy rainfall," he told ANI.
As Cyclone Fengal is expected to make landfall this evening, the Director of the Regional Meteorological Centre of Chennai, Dr S Balachandran, said on Friday that the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu will be impacted more. "...Mostly coastal districts, the crossing point is between Karaikal to Mahabalipuram near Puducherry, so, all along the coastal districts, the impact will be more. There will be wind and rainfall. Today the wind speed was 50-60 kmph and gusting to 70 kmph... At one to two, there will be extremely heavy rainfall, while at many places it will be scattered heavy to very heavy rainfall," he told ANI.
Cyclone Fengal Live: Cyclone Brings Rain In Chennai, High Tide In Coastal Areas
Cyclone Fengal Live: Rough Sea In Puducherry, Weather Changes In Coastal Areas
Cyclone Fengal Live: IMD Update At 2:30 am
"Cyclonic Storm "FENGAL" over Southwest Bay of Bengal near latitude 11.8°N and longitude 81.7°E, about 210 km southeast of Chennai. To move west-northwestwards and cross north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram close to Puducherry as a cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 70-80 kmph gusting to 90 kmph during afternoon of 30th November." - IMD update at 2:30 am
Cyclone Fengal Live: Skymetweather Alert For Tamil Nadu, Puducherry At 6:40 am
Intermittent spells of heavy to very heavy rain and thundershower with squally winds about (60-70 kmph) will continue at many places of Ariyalur, Chennai, Cuddalore, Dharmapuri, Kancheepuram, Karaikal, Krishnagiri, Nagapattinam, Namakkal, Perambalur, Puducherry, Pudukkottai, Salem, Thiruvallur, Thiruvarur, Tiruchirappalli, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore and Viluppuram over the districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry during the next 18-24 hours.
Date/Time: Saturday, November 30, 2024 6:41:15 AM
Cyclone Fengal Live: Schools Shut, IT Firms WFH, No Public Transport On ECR, OMR
Cyclone Fengal Live: Red Alert In Chennai, Orange Alert In Vellore, Ranipet
Red alert has been issued across Tamil Nadu: Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, Viluppuram, Kallakurichi, and Cuddalore districts, besides Puducherry. An orange alert is in place in Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, and Karaikal districts.
Cyclone Fengal Live: Heavy Rain Forecast In Chennai, Puducherry
The IMD has forecast isolated heavy to very heavy rain with extremely heavy rain in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Villuppuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore districts and Puducherry. Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam districts and Karaikal area.
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