Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister V. Senthilbalaji on Saturday (November 30, 2024) visited Minnagam, the 24X7 centralised complaint centre of the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, and reviewed the measures taken to tackle the impact of Cyclone Fengal.

Cyclone Fengal - pronounced 'Feinjal' - is likely to make landfall this evening between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram with a wind speed of 70-80 km per hour, gusting up to 90 kmph.

The Department of Revenue and Disaster Management has set up toll-free numbers 112 and 1077 to receive distress calls from the public. People can also seek help through the WhatsApp number 9488981070.

Chennai alone recorded a cumulative rainfall of 622.95 mm between October 1 and November 30 (till 9 am). It saw an average rainfall of 12.62 mm between 7 am to 9 am on Saturday. Nungambakkam received the highest rainfall (25.

Cyclone Fengal is expected to make landfall on the coast of Tamil Nadu today evening and the India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for various parts of the southern states in view of incessant rainfall.

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

Cyclone Fengal Tracker Live Updates, Tamil Nadu Weather Today: Heavy rain lashed Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu as cyclonic storm ‘Fengal’ is expected to make landfall near the coastal areas of Puducherry on Saturday afternoon,

Chennai Metro Rail Limited has issued a safety advisory due to rains, advising caution on staircases and parking near waterlogged areas. Train services are operating normally, and safety measures against Cyclone Fengal include deploying 350 water pumps at Phase 2 project sites.