According to IMD, Cyclone 'Fengal' over Southwest Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestwards earlier and is expected to cross north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts later in the day.
Speaking to ANI, Dr S Balachandran said, "...Mostly coastal districts, the crossing point is between Karaikal to Mahabalipuram near Puducherry, so, all along the coastal districts, the impact will be more. There will be wind and rainfall. Today the wind speed was 50-60 kmph and gusting to 70
Coastal districts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh are likely to experience heavy rainfall over the next few days, with weather officials urging residents to remain vigilant. Fishermen have been advised to avoid venturing into the Bay of Bengal due to rough sea conditions.
Seven teams of 4 Battalion NDRF, including 2 canines (30 rescuers per team), have been mobilised in wake of heavy to very heavy rainfall activity predicted by the Regional Metrological Centre in some parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry from 26th November to 28th November.
Amid the heavy rainfall in Chennai, Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday assured that the state government was prepared to tackle the rainfall.
On weather forecast, IMD scientist Dr Soma Sen Roy on Friday, speaking to ANI, said that recent conditions due to deep circulation in the area of the Gulf of Mannar may result in heavy rainfall across Kerala and Tamil Nadu's southern region.
NDRF) on Wednesday informed that they are trying to create awareness for cyclone DANA in districts of Odisha including Mahakalpada and Kendrapara. The NDRF team is going door-to-door with loudspeakers making people aware of the upcoming cyclonic storm.
Odisha Deputy CM KV Singh Deo on Wednesday said that multiple departments in the state have been instructed to be on high alert as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall as Cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall on October 24.
Heavy rainfall in Bengaluru on Monday night led to flight disruptions at Kempegowda International Airport. More than 20 were flights delayed and 4 flights were diverted to Chennai, an official said.