A column of 68 personnel from the 16 Madras regiment, including an officer and five junior commissioned officers, was deployed from Chennai at 2.00 am on December 1, with relief materials and medical supplies.

Cyclone Fengal made landfall in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, causing heavy rain. A viral video showed a man rescuing a street dog from the floodwaters.

The CM confirmed that four people lost their lives due to the cyclone and subsequent 'never before witnessed' rainfall. He announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh each for the families of the deceased.

Cyclone Fengal brought unprecedented rain, claiming lives and damaging livelihoods in Puducherry. The government rolls out financial aid for families, farmers, and fishermen, while urging the Centre for Rs 100 crore assistance.

CHENNAI: Slow-moving cyclonic storm ‘Fengal’ has brought unprecedented rainfall to Villupuram and Puducherry, where it made landfall shortly before Saturday mid

The CM confirmed that four people lost their lives due to the cyclone and rains, and their families would each receive a solatium of Rs 5 lakh.

Cyclone Fengal killed at least 19 people in India and Sri Lanka and caused flooding in Tamil Nadu state and the Puducherry region after crossing India's southern coast from the Bay of Bengal on Saturday.

Cyclone Fengal has continued to cause widespread disruption across southern India, with heavy rainfall triggering floods, school closures, and travel bans in multiple states. The army has been deployed to assist rescue operations in the coastal state of Puducherry,

Cyclone Fengal weakened after making landfall near Puducherry on Saturday, causing unprecedented rainfall and significant damage. Over 19 fatalities were reported in India and Sri Lanka, and extensive evacuations were conducted.