The deep depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal is headed towards Tamil Nadu coast after causing torrential rain in Sri Lanka, where 12 people have died. IMD said the deep depression might become a cyclonic storm by Nov 29 and cross north TN-Puducherry coasts day after.

Cyclone Fengal will likely become a cyclonic storm, causing heavy to moderate rains in Tamil Nadu. Schools in 11 districts, including Chennai and Puducherry, will be shut on November 29 and November 30.

A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has led the IMD to extend Tamil Nadu's heavy rain alert to December 1. Chennai is under yellow and orange al

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal will move north-northwest, passing near Sri Lanka and strengthening into a cyclonic storm. Due to Cyclone Fengal,

IMD forecasts that deep depression over the Bay of Bengal will move north-northwest, skirting Sri Lanka, and intensify into a cyclonic storm.

Cyclone Fengal is approaching Tamil Nadu, prompting the closure of schools and colleges in several districts and advisories for fishermen. The storm is expected to make landfall between Karaikal and Mamallapuram,

Tamil Nadu is preparing for the imminent Cyclone Fengal. The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm, making landfall between Karaikal and Marmalapuram on Saturday afternoon.

The Puducherry government announced closures for November 29 and 30, affecting both government and privately managed institutions.

The cyclone is predicted to intensify over the next 48 hours, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and a risk of flooding to the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh.

Schools and colleges in some parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry remained closed today as heavy rains were forecast due to the impact of Cyclone Fengal brewing over the Bay of Bengal.

Chennai and Chengalpattu schools closed due to approaching deep depression, heavy rains expected in Tamil Nadu.