The cyclonic storm has progressed towards Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts and is making landfall near Puducherry, an IMD official said. A red alert has been issued for 10 districts of Tamil Nadu.

Cyclone Fengal remains stationary over Tamil Nadu after landfall; will weaken into deep depression. Follow The Hindu for updates.

The cyclonic storm has progressed towards Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts and is making landfall near Puducherry, an IMD official said. A red alert has been issued for 10 districts of Tamil Nadu.

Cyclone Fengal is expected to hit Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts by evening, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds.

Cyclone Fengal, a slow-moving weather system that has recently picked up pace, is expected to make landfall near Chennai on the afternoon of Saturday, November

S Balachandran, Director of the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai, told ANI that coastal districts, particularly between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram near Puducherry, will experience the most severe impact from Cyclone Fengal.

The Tamil Nadu and Puducherry governments are on high alert, deploying NDRF and SDRF teams in the districts which are expected to face the cyclone’s wrath. The Tamil Nadu government has stepped up measures like relief camps and shelters and emergency medical teams.