The cyclonic storm is likely to remain in Tamil Nadu, and weaken into a deep depression, stated the IMD in its latest release

The cyclone crossed the coast near Puducherry between 10:30 pm and 11:30 pm, with the wind gusting at 70-80 kmph up to 90 kmph.

Chennai faced heavy rainfall and water logging due to a severe cyclonic storm, resulting in the cancellation of 226 flights at Chennai Airport, closed until 4 am on December 1

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

Cyclonic Storm Fengal crossed the North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts during the early hours of Sunday morning and is likely to continue moving west-southwestward, weakening into a deep depression within the next few hours,

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.

Chennai alone recorded a cumulative rainfall of 622.95 mm between October 1 and November 30 (till 9 am). It saw an average rainfall of 12.62 mm between 7 am to 9 am on Saturday. Nungambakkam received the highest rainfall (25.

Cyclone Fengal, pronounced "Feinjal", made landfall along the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram near Puducherry on Saturday evening, with wind speeds of 70-80 kmph, gusting to 90 kmph,