PUDUCHERRY: Puducherry Chief minister N Rangasamy announced a relief of Rs 5000 to each family ration card holders in Puducherry, Karaikal and Yanam region

The IMD reports a depression (remnant of Cyclone Fengal) over north coastal Tamil Nadu & Puducherry, moving west-northwest.

Cyclone Fengal made landfall along the coastal stretch between Karaikal in Puducherry and Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu. The storm brought winds with speeds of up to 90 km/h during landfall, significantly impacting the region.

Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy has said that a detailed report was being prepared assessing the extent of damage and will be sent to the Centre seeking relief.

Cyclone Fengal LIVE Tracker, Tamil Nadu Chennai Weather Forecast Today LIVE News Updates: Several Express trains have been either been fully cancelled or diverted due to rise in water level, the Southern Railways announced on Monday.

Cyclonic Storm Fengal is expected to hit the north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram on Saturday evening, with wind speed

Cyclone Fengal remains a severe threat near Puducherry with heavy rainfall and damage. Following its impact on Tamil Nadu, the cyclone has caused 46 cm of rain. Although Chennai airport reopened, there were many flight issues.

Tamil Nadu and Puducherry experienced severe flooding due to Cyclonic Storm Fengal. CM MK Stalin visited the Emergency Operation Centre and requested central government assistance. Relief teams evacuated residents and cleared waterlogging.