Cyclone Fengal Disrupts Tamil Nadu with Heavy Rains and Precautionary Measures
Cyclone Fengal is set to make landfall near Puducherry, causing heavy rainfall and strong winds that have disrupted normalcy across northern Tamil Nadu. A red alert remains in place for Chennai, Puducherry, and nearby districts, with all schools and colleges ordered closed as a safety measure.
Flight operations at Chennai Airport have been temporarily suspended by IndiGo Airlines, while IT companies have been advised to facilitate work-from-home arrangements. Public transport along major routes like East Coast Road and Old Mahabalipuram Road will also halt operations for safety starting Saturday afternoon.