Cyclone Fengal, a deep depression intensifying in the Bay of Bengal, is expected to make landfall near Karaikal and Mahabalipuram on November 30, bringing heavy rains, strong winds, and potential flooding to Tamil Nadu and surrounding regions.

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• Cyclone Fengal intensifying in the Bay of Bengal, expected to make landfall on Nov 30.
• Winds could reach 70 km/h with heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and surrounding areas.
• Coastal regions already facing rainfall and flooding; Puducherry records 7.5 cm of rain.
• Chief Minister of Puducherry mobilizes disaster management, sets up relief camps.
• IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rain in Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, and Cuddalore.
• Chennai, Tiruvallur to see isolated heavy rain and potential flooding.
• Fishing boats urged to return to harbor by Indian Coast Guard for safety.
• 2,000 acres of paddy crops partially or fully submerged in the Cauvery delta.
• Salt pans in Nagapattinam and Villupuram affected by flooding.
• IndiGo warns passengers of potential flight disruptions at key airports.