Cyclone Fengal: Landfall, Alerts, and Preparedness in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
| Key Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News | Deep depression over the Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into Cyclone Fengal; landfall near Karaikal-Mahabalipuram on Nov 30 with wind speeds of 50-60 kmph gusting to 70 kmph; heavy rains expected in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. |
| Cyclone Name | Fengal (to be assigned upon intensification into a cyclone). |
| Landfall Location | Between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. |
| Predicted Wind Speed | 50-60 kmph gusting to 70 kmph during landfall. |
| Affected Areas (India) | Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, and coastal districts like Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Cuddalore. |
| Rainfall Alerts | Orange alert: Very heavy rainfall in Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Puducherry; Yellow alert: Heavy rainfall in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Nagapattinam, and nearby districts. |
| Monitoring Agency | ISRO (using EOS-06 and INSAT-3DR satellites); IMD (regional weather office in Chennai). |
| Operation and Rescue | Indian Coast Guard evacuated 6 fishermen and 4 workers stranded in Cuddalore. |
| Disaster Response Teams | NDRF teams deployed for risk assessment in vulnerable areas. |
| Schools Closed | Schools and colleges shut in affected districts like Chennai, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, and Cuddalore. |
| Static Points: Tamil Nadu | Capital: Chennai; CM: M.K. Stalin; Governor: R.N. Ravi. |