Cyclone Fengal: Heavy Rain in Puducherry, Storm Weakens

Cyclone Fengal made landfall near Puducherry on November 30 but has weakened as it moves towards the Kerala-Karnataka coast. Despite the weakening, Puducherry saw record rainfall of 48.6 cm—one of the highest in three decades—leading to major flooding. Schools and colleges were shut, and the Army and NDRF were deployed for rescue operations, evacuating stranded residents.

Here are the key updates:

• Bengaluru and surrounding areas are on orange alert with continued rainfall expected until December 5.
• Flights and train services were heavily disrupted, stranding many passengers for hours.
• Thousands of people have been affected, with many requiring emergency food and shelter.
• Lake overflows and flooded streets have caused severe damage in Tamil Nadu, with 4 deaths reported from the cyclone’s aftermath.
• The storm also impacted Sri Lanka, causing 19 deaths in total across both countries.

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