Chennai and nearby areas experienced heavy rains due to cyclone Fengal, disrupting transport services and prompting evacuations. While no major damage was reported, hospitals were inundated, and operations at Chennai airport were suspended.

Water was close to the level of one's ankle even inside the hospital, leaving health care seekers and doctors in a tight spot

CHENNAI: Consistent rainfall since Friday night inundated several parts of Chennai South. Ram Nagar, Murugu Nagar and AGS Colony in Velachery and Sadhasivam Nagar and Ram Nagar South in Madipakkam were among the worst-affected areas.

Chennai and its surrounding regions, including Puducherry, faced steady rains and gusty winds as Cyclone Fengal made landfall, disrupting public transport and forcing authorities to evacuate residents from vulnerable areas.

As of Saturday morning, Cyclone Fengal was located 110 km southeast of Chennai and 120 km east-northeast of Puducherry, moving westward at 13 kmph. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts landfall near Puducherry by night,

Cyclone Fengal brought heavy rains and severe flooding to Chennai and its neighbourhoods. Hospitals and homes were inundated, and public transportation was disrupted. Authorities are working urgently to clear waterlogging and address related issues.

Cyclone Fengal brings gusty winds and rain to Chennai, causing tree uprooting and waterlogging, with landfall expected tonight.

Severe waterlogging witnessed in parts of Chennai district amid heavy rainfall. As per IMD, Cyclone Fengal to cross north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram close to Puducherry as a cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 70-80 kmph gusting to 90 kmph during the evening of 30th November.

Heavy rains in Chennai have led to severe flooding, paralyzing major roads and causing significant traffic disruptions throughout the city. Stay updated on road conditions and travel information.