Cyclone Fengal is forming over the Bay of Bengal and may intensify into a storm soon. The Indian Navy is ready to assist vulnerable areas in Tamil Nadu, as the cyclone approaches the coast, with landfall expected near Chennai or Puducherry.

The deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal intensified into Cyclone Fengal, bringing heavy rain to parts of Rayalaseema and south coastal An

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced that the Deep Depression over the Southwest Bay of Bengal intensified into Cyclonic Storm Fengal at 2:30 p.m. IST on Wednesday, November 29. The cyclone is predicted to bring strong winds and heavy rainfall to the affected regions as it makes landfall.

The Indian Navy has activated a comprehensive disaster response in Tamil Nadu's coastal areas. IMD has forecast very heavy rainfall in several parts of Tamil Nadu. IMD has forecast very heavy rains over several parts of the state.

The Indian Meteorological Department alerts of Cyclone Fengal forming in the Bay of Bengal, expected to impact Sri Lanka by late24.

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai confirmed the formation of Cyclonic Storm Fengal over the..

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.

The deep depression will be named Cyclone Fengal if it turns into a cyclonic storm before making landfall. However, the Met department official says weather patterns show it is weakening.

Cyclone Fengal killed at least 19 people in India and Sri Lanka and caused flooding in Tamil Nadu state and the Puducherry region after crossing India's southern coast from the Bay of Bengal on Saturday.

Cyclone Fengal weakened after making landfall near Puducherry on Saturday, causing unprecedented rainfall and significant damage. Over 19 fatalities were reported in India and Sri Lanka, and extensive evacuations were conducted.