The deep depression in Bay of Bengal that is going to develop into Cyclone Fengal is still some distance away from Chennai. IMD said on November 28 that the depression is 480 km south-southeast of Chennai. From Puducherry, it was 410 km away in the southeast.

The Deep Depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal is expected to move north-northwestwards and intensify further into a Cyclonic Storm tomorrow, 27 November. Hence, heavy rainfall expected for Chennai.

IMD issues red alert as strong winds in coastal areas of Tamil Nadu likely to intensify into cyclone storm. Pamban witnessed strong winds as deep depression forms over the southwest Bay of Bengal on 27th November.

Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Ariyalur, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Pudukkottai districts.

Schools in Tiruchirappalli, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, and Tiruvarur are closed in anticipation of heavy rains.

The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into Cyclone Fengal, triggering heavy rain across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Several districts, including Chennai, witnessed traffic disruptions due to waterlogged streets,

The cyclonic storm warning has prompted the closure of schools and colleges in several Tamil Nadu districts including Trichy, Nagapattinam, Cuddalore, Thiruvallur, Ramanathapuram, and Villupuram due t