Cyclone Fengal struck the eastern coast of India late Saturday night, bringing unprecedented rainfall and widespread devastation to Puducherry and northern Tamil Nadu. The cyclonic storm, which made landfall near Puducherry between 10:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on November 30, 2024, packed winds of 70-80 kmph, gusting up to 90 kmph. Historic Rainfall Breaks Records Puducherry received 46 cm of rainfall within 24 hours, while Mayilam in Villupuram district recorded 50 cm. The deluge transformed city streets into virtual rivers, with water levels reaching five feet in several residential areas. Impact on Infrastructure and Daily Life Chennai International Airport suspended … Continue reading Cyclone Fengal Unleashes Record 50 cm Rainfall, Floods Puducherry and Tamil Nadu with Five Deaths and Chennai Airport Shutdown