Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:27pm on 30 Nov 2024,Saturday Weather & Environment
Cyclone Fengal made landfall near Puducherry on Saturday afternoon, bringing heavy rains and wind speeds up to 90 km/h. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Karnataka. Coastal districts like Karaikal and Mahabalipuram faced the cyclone's maximum impact. Schools and colleges remain closed in Puducherry and parts of Tamil Nadu. Fishermen have been advised to stay ashore, with 471 people evacuated to relief centers in Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam districts. Authorities set up toll-free numbers and WhatsApp helplines to assist the public as the Indian Navy activated disaster response plans.
