Cyclone Fengal News Highlights: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin asks PM Modi to release Rs 2,000 crore for aid efforts

Cyclone Fengal News Live Updates: Cyclone Fengal caused widespread devastation, bringing record rainfall and flooding to Puducherry and parts of Tamil Nadu. Puducherry recorded 48.4 cm of rainfall in 24 hours, while Mailam in Villupuram district experienced the highest rainfall at 50 cm. The severe weather claimed six lives, including two from electrocution, and disrupted daily life with power outages, flooded residential areas, and damaged roads. Rescue efforts in Puducherry, involving the Army and Indian Coast Guard, saved over 100 people. The IMD has issued alerts for continued heavy rainfall, with a red alert for four districts in Kerala and an orange alert for five districts in Tamil Nadu. Bengaluru also faces moderate rain, with a yellow alert in place for the next three days as the cyclone weakens into a deep depression. Stay with TOI for latest updates.

08:47 (IST) Dec 02

Heavy Rainfall Live Updates: Rescue operations

Over 100 people were rescued in Puducherry by the Army and Indian Coast Guard. Relief and rescue efforts were critical in aiding those stranded in flooded areas and mitigating the impact on vulnerable communities.

08:46 (IST) Dec 02

Heavy Rainfall Live Updates: 6 people died and infrastructure devastated

The cyclone claimed six lives, including two from electrocution. It caused significant damage to infrastructure, including breached lake bunds, inundated roads, and impacted residential localities, severely disrupting daily life.

08:45 (IST) Dec 02

Heavy Rainfall Live Updates: Record rainfall and impact

Cyclone Fengal caused record-breaking rainfall, with Puducherry receiving 48.4 cm and Mailam in Tamil Nadu's Villupuram district recording 50 cm in 24 hours. The rain led to widespread flooding, submerged homes, and disrupted power supply in multiple areas.

Meteorologists forecast that Bengaluru and its surrounding districts will continue to experience the after-effects of Cyclone Fengal, with a yellow alert for moderate rain issued for the next three days.

Heavy rains from Cyclone Fengal, which persisted for nearly 15 hours, have caused severe flooding in the Uthangarai area of Krishnagiri district, disrupting daily life.

Cyclone Fengal, which made landfall near Puducherry on November 30, caused severe damage across the region, leading to widespread flooding and power disruptions.

The Chief Minister of Puducherry, N. Rangasamy, announced that a detailed report would be submitted to the central government for relief assistance. Torrential rains, the heaviest in 50 years, submerged residential areas, forcing residents to stay indoors. Power supply was restored in phases, with efforts to pump out water from flooded sub-stations.

Relief camps were set up for evacuees, and the Army and National Disaster Response Force assisted in evacuating people, including senior citizens, from inundated areas. Voluntary organizations contributed to the relief efforts by preparing and distributing food packets.

Cyclone Fengal brought heavy rainfall and flooding to Puducherry and Tamil Nadu, claiming six lives and causing significant damage to infrastructure.

Puducherry recorded 48.4 cm of rain, while Mailam in Villupuram saw the state’s highest rainfall at 50 cm. Rescue operations in Puducherry saved over 100 people.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for four districts in Kerala and an orange alert for five districts in Tamil Nadu, with heavy rain expected in adjoining regions.

Bengaluru remains under a yellow alert for moderate rainfall over the next three days as the cyclone weakens into a deep depression.

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