Cyclone Fengal is approaching the Tamil Nadu coast, leading to heavy rain in Kanchipuram. Authorities have issued warnings and closed tourist spots. Flights to and from Chennai are affected. The cyclone is expected to make landfall near Puducherry soon.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in a few places while extremely heavy rainfall has been predicted for isolated places in north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. In view of the worsening weather conditions,

Cyclone Fengal is expected to hit the Tamil Nadu coast on Saturday. The cyclone's speed at landfall could be 70 to 80 kilometers per hour. An alert has been issued for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry regarding 'Fengal'.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated that Cyclone Fengal, pronounced as Feinjal, will hit the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram close to Puducherry with a wind speed of 70-80 km per hour, gusting to 90 kmph, this afternoon.

The uncharacteristically slow pace of the cyclone has caused it to hover over the Bay of Bengal, causing it to gather more moisture. According to experts, this is causing heavy rain in several parts of the state.

Chennai and neighbouring districts continue to experience strong winds and heavy rain as Cyclone Fengal advances towards the Tamil Nadu coast.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bengaluru has forecast intermittent rain and thundershowers on November 30. The city is expected to experience cloudy skies throughout the day, with the minimum temperature likely to hover around 18 degrees Celsius. IMD also indicated that temperatures could drop further as the evening progresses.

In anticipation of Cyclone Fengal and heavy rain, schools and colleges in Tamil Nadu's Kanchipuram district are closed. The India Meteorological Department warns of significant rainfall and strong winds as the cyclone nears landfall,

A red alert is issued for extremely heavy rain in Cuddalore and Mayiladuthurai on Wednesday, while Chennai remains under a yellow alert.

Cyclone Fengal is expected to make landfall near Puducherry later today, prompting officials to issue warnings and prepare for potential impact. Around 12 lakh residents received SMS alerts urging vigilance as heavy rains lashed the region on Saturday.