Cyclone Fengal is a tropical storm. The National Disaster Management Authority classifies cyclones broadly into two categories: extratropical cyclones and tropical cyclones. Here is what you need to k

Cyclone Fengal over the southwest Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestwards with a speed of 13kmph during Saturday afternoon and was located at about 120km east-northeast of the union territory of Puducherry, according to the Indian Meteorological Department.

Cyclone Fengal-triggered heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds lashed northern Tamil Nadu and neighbouring Puducherry on Saturday, prompting a shutdown of the Chennai airport, and inundated many parts of the city but there were no immediate reports of a major damage,

Landfalls can last for a few hours, with their exact duration depending on the speed of the winds and the size of the storm system

The IMD also issued a red alert for at least ten districts of the states in southern India given incessant rainfall.

Cyclone Fengal has strengthened significantly, making landfall in Tamil Nadu, with severe weather affecting particularly the northern coastal areas. Strong winds and heavy rain have disrupted suburban train services,

Chennai experienced gusty winds and heavy rain on Saturday due to Cyclonic Storm Fengal, causing tree uprooting and waterlogging. Fengal is expected to cross the north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast with wind speeds between 70-90 kmph.

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.

Ahead of cyclone Fengal (pronounced fenjal) making landfall early on Sunday near the Puducherry coast, Chennai and surrounding districts are pounded by heavy downpour accompanied by gutsy winds without any respite.

Cyclone Fengal is expected to cross the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts around the evening of November 30. Reports came that more than 20 flights have been cancelled by the Chennai Airport after the announcement by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).