The remnants of Cyclone Fengal continue to unleash heavy rainfall and flooding across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, even after the cyclone has weakened. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for at least 15 districts in Tamil Nadu, warning of potential heavy downpours. Sadly, at least 10 lives have been lost due to rain-related incidents in both regions.
Rescue operations are in full swing, with the Indian Army assisting in evacuating stranded residents from inundated areas. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached out to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, promising all possible assistance to address the flooding and damage caused by the cyclone.
Latest Updates on Cyclone Fengal:
December 3, 2024, 14:22 (IST)
The Rajya Sabha discussed the impact of Cyclone Fengal, with the DMK party urging the central government to provide adequate funding to support recovery efforts in Tamil Nadu.
December 3, 2024, 14:16 (IST)
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed her sorrow over the fatalities in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, encouraging Congress workers to collaborate with local authorities in relief efforts.
December 3, 2024, 14:01 (IST)
In Karnataka, schools have been closed in five districts following alerts of heavy rainfall linked to Cyclone Fengal. The districts affected include Mandya, Mysore, Kolar, Chamarajanagar, and Chikkaballapur.
December 3, 2024, 13:08 (IST)
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, referred to the cyclone’s impact as “devastating,” urging Congress workers in Tamil Nadu to assist in relief operations.
December 3, 2024, 13:06 (IST)
The Regional Meteorological Centre has issued a yellow alert for 15 Tamil Nadu districts, forecasting heavy rain of up to 11 cm, particularly in the Nilgiris, Krishnagiri, Tiruppur, Erode, Theni, and Madurai.
December 3, 2024, 13:02 (IST)
Preliminary estimates indicate Cyclone Fengal has caused significant damage across 14 Tamil Nadu districts, affecting infrastructure, electricity, and leading to severe flooding.
December 3, 2024, 12:59 (IST)
BJP Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai visited flood-stricken areas, noting that approximately 80% of the salt beds in Marakkanam have been washed away, impacting the livelihoods of around 5,000 local workers.
December 3, 2024, 12:56 (IST)
Visuals from affected areas reveal buses and vehicles submerged in floodwaters following the cyclone’s landfall near Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
December 3, 2024, 12:38 (IST)
A second landslide in Tiruvannamalai has resulted in the tragic deaths of seven individuals, following an earlier incident where a boulder fell onto a residential building.
December 3, 2024, 12:38 (IST)
Prime Minister Modi has assured Chief Minister Stalin of all necessary support, following a request for ₹2,000 crore from the National Disaster Relief Fund to aid recovery efforts.
Cyclone Fengal: Puducherry Schools Closed
Puducherry’s Education Minister announced a holiday for all government and private schools and colleges due to the heavy rainfall resulting from Cyclone Fengal.
