The cyclonic storm has progressed towards Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts and is making landfall near Puducherry, an IMD official said. A red alert has been issued for 10 districts of Tamil Nadu.

Cyclone Fengal remains stationary over Tamil Nadu after landfall; will weaken into deep depression. Follow The Hindu for updates.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Cyclone Fengal is likely to continue inching toward west-southwestward, weakening into a deep depression within the next few hours. The cyclone was monitored by Doppler weather radars in Chennai and Karaikal.

The Cyclone Fengal, which formed in the Bay of Bengal, made landfall near Puducherry late Saturday night, between 10:30 PM and 11:30 PM.

The cyclone crossed the coast on Saturday night. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a red alert for Sunday, forecasting rainfall over Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore, and Puducher

Heavy rain pummelled parts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, and neighbouring Puducherry as Cyclone Fengal moved closer to the coastline and is expected to make landfall on Saturday evening.

Heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds lashed northern Tamil Nadu on Saturday, disrupting normal life as Cyclone Fengal advanced towards the coast. The cyclonic storm is expected to make landfall near Puducherry later in the day,

The Department of Revenue and Disaster Management has set up toll-free numbers 112 and 1077 to receive distress calls from the public. People can also seek help through the WhatsApp number 9488981070.

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