Tamil Nadu weather: Cyclone Fengal to bring heavy rainfall to Chennai, Pondicherry, and other coastal areas

Northeast Monsoon

A deep depression in the southwest Bay of Bengal is moving north-northwest and is expected to intensify into a cyclone by this evening or night. The cyclone will be named Fengal. The deep depression was reported to be moving at 13 kmph but has remained stationary for the past 6 hours.

Cyclone Forming Today Evening

The deep depression, currently centered 480 km southeast of Chennai, has started moving at 2 kmph. The Meteorological Department predicts cyclone formation within the next 12 hours. The cyclone was initially predicted to make landfall between Chennai and Puducherry, but the path has slightly changed due to wind variations.

Cyclone Landfall Location

The Meteorological Department predicts landfall between Mamallapuram and Karaikal, with the eye of the cyclone expected to be over Puducherry. Private weather analyst Tamil Nadu Weatherman Pradeep John predicts moderate rain from the delta to Chennai today, along with cool winds.

Heavy Rain on December 1 and 2

Rainfall will intensify from November 29, with heavy rain expected in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram, and Chengalpattu on November 30. Heavy rain is also expected along the coasts of Puducherry, Cuddalore, and Villupuram. Tamil Nadu Weatherman predicts a 'full effect' rain on December 1 and 2.