An IndiGo flight struggled to land in Chennai after the storm made landfall on Puducherry coasts on Saturday, resulting in the flight’s go-around.

Chennai airport announced suspension of operations till 4 am on December 1 following heavy inundation of runways and the taxiway

Chennai: Cyclone Fengal made landfall early Sunday at around 2 am near Puducherry, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and parts of Andhra Pradesh are experiencing heavy rainfall and strong winds.

Cyclone Fengal made landfall on Saturday night between 10:30 pm and 11:30 pm IST, near Puducherry, with wind speeds of 70-80 km/h, gusting up to 90 km/h.

The next 2 days are expected to have minimum temperatures hovering around 20-21 degrees, with maximum temperatures unlikely to exceed 25 degrees in Bengaluru.

Chennai and nearby areas experienced heavy rains due to cyclone Fengal, disrupting transport services and prompting evacuations. While no major damage was reported, hospitals were inundated, and operations at Chennai airport were suspended.

According to IMD, Cyclone Fengal, which had been stationary over north coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, was classified as a cyclonic storm with wind speeds of 65-70 km/hr

Cyclone Fengal is set to make landfall in Tamil Nadu, bringing heavy rainfall and winds up to 90 km/h. The IMD has issued warnings for several districts, including Chennai, with disruptions expected in transport and flight operations.

Chennai Airport has temporarily shut its operations till 5 p.m. as heavy rains and gusty winds intensified ahead of Cyclone Fengal's expected landfall. The cyclone is predicted to cross between the Karaikal and Mahabalipuram coasts,

The cyclone has already caused gusty winds and rainfall across coastal areas. Chennai has been experiencing heavy to moderate rainfall since last night, resulting in rough seas and strong winds. Authorities have warned the public to stay away from beaches such as Marina Beach,