Operations at the Chennai airport, which had been suspended for Sunday due to Cyclone Fengal, started past midnight but many flights suffered cancellations and delays.

Cyclone Fengal cripples Puducherry with heavy rains, flooding, power outages, and evacuation efforts by local authorities.

Cyclone Fengal approaches Tamil Nadu, India, with powerful winds and surging waves. Schools are shut, and hundreds have been evacuated as authorities brace for landfall. Stay updated on the latest developments.

Cyclone Fengal's approach has caused havoc in Chennai, with strong winds and rainfall uprooting trees and waterlogging roads. It is expected to cross the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast by evening. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and have issued several advisories,

PUDUCHERRY: As cyclone landfall triggered intense rainfall, several areas across Puducherry suffered power outage. Tree branches got snapped in various places, and personnel from the fire and public works departments were deployed to clear the debris.

Cyclonic Storm Fengal crossed the north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts late Saturday night. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), it is expected to continue moving west-southwestward and weaken into a deep depression within the next few hours.

In anticipation of Cyclone Fengal and heavy rain, schools and colleges in Tamil Nadu's Kanchipuram district are closed. The India Meteorological Department warns of significant rainfall and strong winds as the cyclone nears landfall,