Cyclone Fengal is a tropical storm. The National Disaster Management Authority classifies cyclones broadly into two categories: extratropical cyclones and tropical cyclones.

Cyclone Fengal over the southwest Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestwards with a speed of 13kmph during Saturday afternoon and was located at about 120km east-northeast of the union territory of Puducherry, according to the Indian Meteorological Department.

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Chennai/Puducherry: The coastal districts of Tamil Nadu and the adjoining Union territory of Puducherry bore the brunt as Cyclone Fengal unleashed incessant rain and winds ranging from 70kmph-80kmph before making landfall near Mamallapuram on Saturday evening.

Chennai and neighbourhood areas in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry reported heavy rainfall on Saturday with intense continuing as the cyclone Fengal's landfall process commences at around 7pm.

Cyclone Fengal, moving at 7kmph, started to enter the coast on Saturday evening. It is expected to cross between Karaikal and Mamallapuram near Puduch

Cyclone Fengal developing in the Bay of Bengal is set to hit Tamil Nadu and Puducherry by Saturday evening. Authorities are taking precautionary measures, including closing Chennai Airport and Puducherry beaches,

Cyclone Fengal approaches Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts, leading to airport closures, flight diversions, and public transport disruptions in Chennai.