Fengal Cyclone

2024 - 11 - 30

Cyclone Fengal: Hold Onto Your Umbrellas, It's Gonna Get Wild!

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Cyclone Fengal is bearing down on Tamil Nadu and Puducherry! Schools are closed, and winds are howling—here’s what you need to know!

As Cyclone Fengal makes its dramatic approach towards the coasts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, residents are bracing for some wild weather! The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has projected that the storm will cross the coasts near Puducherry, unleashing wind speeds of up to 90 km/h and heavy rainfall. To prioritize safety, schools and colleges in major cities such as Chennai, Thiruvallur, and Kanchipuram have been ordered to close their doors today, giving students a surprise holiday while parents stock up on essentials and brace themselves for the storm.

In a race against time, Chennai is fully alive with preparations as locals are flooded with warnings from the IMD. With predictions indicating heavy rains and possible waterlogging, residents are preparing for all possible scenarios—from securing their homes to getting their emergency kits in order. The cyclone is scarce of mercy, with a red alert issued for Tamil Nadu, South Andhra Pradesh, and even parts of Kerala and Karnataka. It's clear that Fengal isn't here to play nice!

Interestingly, while Fengal dazzles with its stormy fury, many are left wondering how tropical cyclones are named in the first place! Did you know that there are six Regional Specialized Meteorological Centres across the globe? The IMD, being one of them, follows a unique naming convention which often includes fun and local influences, making each storm memorable... for better or worse! Meanwhile, locals have taken to social media to share their own comedic takes on the impending doom, branding it as the 'great umbrella test of 2023.'

As Cyclone Fengal makes headlines, it brings to mind some fun facts! The last cyclone to wallop Tamil Nadu was Cyclone Ockhi in 2017, which made quite an impact but faired better in time. So buckle up, folks! Grab those umbrellas, stay indoors, and revel in your Netflix binge—there’s a storm passing over! And remember, cyclone safety is as serious as it gets, so let's all hope for mild and manageable winds in the days to come!

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Cyclone Fengal LIVE updates: Storm to cross the coast close to ... (The Hindu)

IMD predicts that the cyclonic storm will move west-northwestwards and cross north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts close to Puducherry with a wind speed of 70-80 ...

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Cyclone Fengal landfall likely today, schools shut in Tamil Nadu ... (India Today)

In a move to protect the safety of students, the Tamil Nadu government has ordered all schools and colleges in Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kanchipuram, ...

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Cyclone Fengal to make landfall near Puducherry today, IMD issues ... (Business Today)

The storm, predicted to bring heavy rainfall and winds of up to 90 km/h, has prompted the state government to close schools and colleges in multiple ...

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Cyclone Fengal nears Chennai: heavy rain, 90 kmph winds likely (The Hindu BusinessLine)

Chennai prepares for cyclone Fengal with heavy rain, precautionary measures in place, minimal disruptions reported.

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Fengal Cyclone | ஃபெஞ்சல் புயலின் தற்போதைய நிலை ... (News18 தமிழ்)

புயல் கரையைக் கடக்கும் போது மணிக்கு 90 கிலோ மீட்டர் வேகம் வரை சூறைக்காற்று வீசக்கூடும் எனவும், வடதமிழ்நாடு மற்றும் புதுச்சேரியில் ...

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Cyclone Fengal, Dana, Ockhi: Who named these cyclones? (The Hindu)

There are six Regional Specialised Meteorological Centres worldwide, including the India Meteorological Department, and five regional Tropical Cyclone Warning ...

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Cyclone Fengal landfall today with wind speed upto 90 kmph; Tamil ... (Hindustan Times)

Cyclone Fengal: A red alert has been issued for Tamil Nadu, South Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and interior Karnataka, anticipating heavy rains in these regions.

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Cyclone Fengal landfall today: Red alert for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry (Business Standard)

Cyclone Fengal update: Landfall expected near Puducherry on Saturday afternoon, red alert issued for Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Karnataka.

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Cyclone Fengal: आज आएगा तूफान; स्कूल-कॉलेज बंद और रेड अलर्ट जारी ... (Hindustan हिंदी)

30 नवंबर की दोपहर को चक्रवाती तूफान के रूप में पुडुचेरी के पास कराईकल और महाबलीपुरम के बीच उत्तर तमिलनाडु-पुडुचेरी तटों को पार ...

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Fengal Cyclone: உருவானது ஃபெங்கல் புயல்... 7 ... (விகடன்)

இந்தப் புயல் கரையைக் கிடக்கின்ற நேரத்தில் மணிக்கு 70 முதல் 80 கி.மீ வேகத்திலும், அவ்வப்போது 90 கி.மீ வேகத்திலும் காற்று வீசக்கூடும்".

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Cyclone Fengal tracker: Puducherry asks residents to stay indoors ... (Hindustan Times)

Weather today: Puducherry district administrations have urged residents to stay indoors, and all schools and colleges are closed for the day.

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Chennai rains: IMD issues heavy downpour warning due to Cyclone ... (Livemint)

Cyclone Fengal is approaching Tamil Nadu's coast, bringing heavy rainfall and rising tides. The IMD warns affected regions, with the cyclone expected to ...

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IMD Weather Forecast Today, आज का मौसम 30 नवंबर LIVE: 90KMPH ... (Jansatta)

IMD Mausam Vibhag Weather Forecast Today, Aaj Ka Mausam Kaisa Rahega Barish Hogi Ya Nahin हिंदी न्यूज़ 30 नवंबर LIVE: तमिलनाडु के मुख्यमंत्री एमके ...

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साइक्लोन फेंगल का आज लैंडफॉल! तमिलनाडु-पुडुचेरी में भारी बारिश का ... (आज तक)

Cyclone Fengal Landfall Today: पुडुचेरी और कांचीपुरम सहित तमिलनाडु के विभिन्न जिलों में आज सभी स्कूल और कॉलेज बंद रहेंगे.

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Cyclone Fengal Tracker Live: IMD issues red alert for Tamil Nadu ... (Livemint)

Cyclone Fengal Tracker Live: The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh, with the cyclone ...

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Cyclone Fengal: Waterlogging reported in 134 locations in Chennai (Times of India)

Heavy rains from Cyclone Fengal lead to significant waterlogging across Chennai, affecting major roads and subways, prompting rescue operations and the ...

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Cyclone Fengal live: Landfall today, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin says ... (Hindustan Times)

Cyclone Fengal live updates: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for several parts of Tamil Nadu as Cyclonic storm 'Fengal' ...

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Fengal Cyclone: ஃபெஞ்சல் புயல் எப்போது கரையை ... (News18 தமிழ்)

Fengal Cyclone: ஃபெஞ்சல் புயல் கரையை கடப்பது எப்போது என்பது தொடர்பாக சென்னை வானிலை மையத்தின் இயக்குநர் தெரிவித்துள்ளார்.

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Fengal Cyclone: తెలంగాణకు ఫెంగల్ తుఫాన్ ఎఫెక్ట్.. పలు జిల్లాలకు వర్ష ... (NTV Telugu)

తెలంగాణకు ఫెంగల్ తుఫాన్ ఎఫెక్ట్; నేడు, రేపు తెలంగాణలోని పలు జిల్లాలకు వర్ష సూచన; తెలంగాణలోని పలు జిల్లాల్లో మోస్తరు వర్షం కురిసే ఛాన్స్.

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Cyclone Fengal Live: आज पुडुचेरी-तमिलनाडु में दस्तक देगा 'फेंगल ... (अमर उजाला)

देशभर में एक ओर जहां ठंड पैर पसार रही है। वहीं, दूसरी ओर बंगाल की खाड़ी में बना एक डिप्रेशन फेंगल नामक चक्रवाती तूफान का रूप लेने ...

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Cyclone Fengal landfall in hours, flights hit as rain pounds Chennai (India Today)

Cyclone Fengal is predicted to make landfall between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram near Puducherry this evening. Several airlines have briefly suspended flight ...

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Fengal Cyclone: వామ్మో.. హడలెత్తిస్తున్న 'ఫెయింజల్‌' తుఫాన్.. ఆ ... (TV9 Telugu)

ఫెయింజల్ తుఫాన్‌ తమిళనాడును వణికిస్తోంది. కుండపోత వర్షాలతో ఉక్కిరిబిక్కిరి చేస్తోంది. ఈ తుఫాను కారణంగా తమిళనాడు వ్యాప్తంగా చాలా జిల్లాల్లో భారీ ...

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Cyclone Fengal Landfall: Cyclone Fengal due to strike the coasts of ... (The Economic Times)

Cyclone Fengal developing in the Bay of Bengal is set to hit Tamil Nadu and Puducherry by Saturday evening. Authorities are taking precautionary measures, ...

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Fengal Cyclone : இரவு முதல் காலை வரை... ஃபெஞ்சல் ... (News18 தமிழ்)

ஃபெஞ்சல் புயல் கரையை கடக்கும் நேரம் குறித்து வானிலை மையம் புதிய எச்சரிக்கையை விடுத்துள்ளது. தென்மேற்கு வங்கக்கடல் பகுதியில் உருவாகியுள்ள ...

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Cyclone Fengal LIVE: समंदर में उठने लगीं लहरें, दंगल मचाने लगा फेंगल ... (News18 इंडिया)

Cyclone Fengal Live: साइक्लोन फेंगल अब रौद्र रूप लेने को तैयार है. आईएमडी यानी भारत मौसम विज्ञान विभाग ने तमिलनाडु और पुडुचेरी के कई ...

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UPDATES | Cyclone Fengal: Landfall begins; to take 3-4 hours to ... (The New Indian Express)

While Chennai will continue to experience moderate rainfall in short bursts, the storms are expected to have breaks in between.

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Fengal Cyclone: రాత్రికి తీరం దాటనున్న తుపాను.. ఆ జిల్లాలకు ఏపీ ... (Samayam Telugu)

బంగాళాఖాతంలో ఫెంగల్ తుపాను తీరం వైపు నెమ్మదిగా కదులుతోంది. శనివారం రాత్రికి తీరం దాటే అవకాశం ఉందని ఏపీ విపత్తుల నిర్వహణ సంస్థ తెలిపింది.

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Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu: Delayed landfall puts Chennai on ... (Business Today)

As of Saturday morning, Cyclone Fengal was located 110 km southeast of Chennai and 120 km east-northeast of Puducherry, moving westward at 13 kmph.

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Cyclone Fengal LIVE: Storm Makes Landfall Likely To Cross TN ... (Zee News)

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

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Cyclone Fengal Update: Landfall Begins Near Puducherry, Likely To ... (Zee News)

The cyclone is expected to bring severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall, strong winds, and disruptions across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

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Cyclone Fengal: What does the 'landfall' of a cyclone mean? (The Indian Express)

The factors behind this kind of damage include extremely strong winds, heavy rainfall and the storm surge which cause devastating floods in the coast. How long ...

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Cyclone Fengal: Landfall process ends; flight operations affected in ... (Hindustan Times)

Cyclone Fengal: The IMD said that the process of the cyclone's landfall completed at about 2 am on Sunday. | Latest News India.

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Cyclone Fengal disrupts train services in Chennai (The Hindu BusinessLine)

Southern Railway announces changes in train services due to Cyclone Fengal in Chennai; passengers advised to check for updates.

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Fengal Cyclone: झारखंड के साथ बिहार-ओडिशा में चक्रवात फेंगल का ... (दैनिक जागरण)

बंगाल की खाड़ी में बन रहे चक्रवात फेंगल का असर तमिलनाडु पुडुचेरी सहित कई अन्य राज्यों में भी देखने को मिल रहा है।

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