Normal life was crippled in Puducherry due to heavy rains that lashed the union territory in the wake of Cyclone Fengal, which crossed the coast here on November 30 night.

Main roads and arterial routes were flooded causing severe disruptions to daily life, while farmlands with standing crops suffered significant damage. Rescue operations are currently underway in multiple affected areas,

Chennai: Cyclone Fengal, which completed its landfall process near Puducherry in the early hours of Sunday, has left a trail of destruction behind. Heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds pounded parts of Tamil Nadu,

Due to the impact of cyclone Fengal, many coastal areas witnessed changes in weather with gusty winds and rain.

The storm, the second to develop over the Bay of Bengal this season, packed gusts reaching up to 90 km per hour as it crossed the coastline. The Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai warned of continued heavy rainfall through Sunday,

Chennai and nearby areas experienced heavy rains due to cyclone Fengal, disrupting transport services and prompting evacuations. While no major damage was reported, hospitals were inundated, and operations at Chennai airport were suspended.

Heavy rains and gusty winds were witnessed in several parts of Southern India as Cyclone Fengal made downfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that Cyclone Fengal is likely to cross the north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts with wind speeds of 70-80 kmph,

Cyclone Fengal brings light to moderate rainfall to city, highest recorded at 28.5 mm, pleasant weather experienced.

Cyclone Fengal is approaching the Tamil Nadu coast, leading to heavy rain in Kanchipuram. Authorities have issued warnings and closed tourist spots. Flights to and from Chennai are affected. The cyclone is expected to make landfall near Puducherry soon.