Cyclone Fengal: Highest rainfall in Puducherry in 30 years; kills 2!

Heavy rainfall and strong winds were battering Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu after Cyclone Fengal made landfall along the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast on Saturday evening. The cyclone, pronounced as ‘Fengal’, had brought incessant rain to the city and its adjoining districts, causing widespread disruptions to public transport and daily life.

The cyclone caused a trail all over the city with its impact, as three different people were electrocuted in rain-related incidents. A cyclone forced the airport in Chennai to remain closed for 16 hours. Various flights were cancelled or saw delays as the airport resumed only at 4 am on Sunday.

The cyclone also caused widespread flooding in several parts of the city, with many areas receiving heavy rainfall. Puducherry recorded its highest rainfall of 46 cm in the last 30 years, while Chennai airport received 14 cm of rain. Other places like Cuddalore and Yercaud also received significant rainfall.