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.