Cyclone Fengal Archives

December 7, 2024 12:01 PM

Cyclone Fengal: Centre to assess damage in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

A central inter-ministerial team has begun assessing the damage caused by Cyclone Fengal in several districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The team’s visit follows an initial report from the Tamil Nadu government, which estimates a relief requirem...

December 6, 2024 10:34 PM

Centre approves ₹944.80 crore aid for Tamil Nadu following Cyclone Fengal devastation

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sanctioned ₹944.80 crore as central assistance for Tamil Nadu from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to support those affected by Cyclone Fengal. The announcement, made on Friday, comes less than a week ...

December 3, 2024 11:43 AM

PM Modi assures support to Tamil Nadu for cyclone relief

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday assured Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin of the central government's full support for the flood-hit districts devastated by Cyclone Fengal, which has caused extensive damage and property loss across the st...

December 3, 2024 10:50 AM

Cyclone Fengal: Schools and colleges to remain closed in Tamil Nadu on Dec 3

All schools and colleges will remain closed in four districts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday due to heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclone Fengal, authorities said. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted further rain from the cyclonic storm...

December 2, 2024 11:19 PM

Cyclone Fengal: IMD issues heavy rain alert for South India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain alert for several regions of South India, including North Interior Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka, as the remnants of Cyclone Fengal continue to impact the region. The low-pressure ...

December 2, 2024 1:58 PM

Cyclone Fengal weakens, heavy rainfall continues in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

Cyclone Fengal, which made landfall on Saturday, has caused extensive flooding and disruption across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The cyclone has weakened into a depression, moving west-northwestward at a speed of 7 km/h and is expected to dissipate in...

December 1, 2024 9:37 AM

Cyclone Fengal: Three die in rain-related incidents in Chennai

Three people died in rain-related incidents in Chennai after Cyclone Fengal crossed the coast near Puducherry, triggering heavy rainfall and strong winds across coastal districts in north Tamil Nadu. The cyclone crossed the coast on Saturday night. ...

November 30, 2024 3:46 PM

Cyclone Fengal moves west-northwestwards; likely to cross north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts

Cyclone Fengal moved west-northwestwards over the Southwest Bay of Bengal at a speed of 13 km per hour on Saturday afternoon. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reported its position at latitude 12.3°N and longitude 80.9°E, around 120 km no...