Red alert issued for coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

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Cyclone Fengal intensified into a storm in the Bay of Bengal, with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) confirming its formation at 2.30 pm on November 29.

The storm, initially a deep depression, is expected to move northwest towards Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to several coastal districts in the region.

Speaking about the storm’s trajectory, Balachandran, Regional Meteorological Head, said, "The system lies about 350 km southeast of Puducherry and is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm in the next few hours. It is expected to cross between Karaikal and Puducherry by noon on November 30. We expect wind speeds of 70-80 mph, with gusts reaching 90-100 kmph at the time of crossing.”