Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:37pm on 01 Dec 2024,Sunday Weather & Environment
The Indian Army rescued over 200 residents in flood-hit Puducherry as Cyclone Fengal unleashed torrential rainfall, with the city receiving 50 cm of rain—the highest in 30 years. Major Ajay Sangwan led operations in Krishna Nagar, where water levels reached 5 feet, evacuating over 100 individuals within 2 hours. Flooding also impacted Kuber Nagar and Jiva Nagar. Puducherry CM N Rangasamy inspected affected areas, emphasizing relentless rescue efforts. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin requested central aid for relief, with Chennai clearing 21 of 23 flooded subways. Cyclone Fengal remains stationary 30 km north of Cuddalore, per the IMD.
