In the wake of heavy rains, the Andhra government announced the school holiday in Chittoor and Annamayya districts.

The Cyclone Fengal, which formed in the Bay of Bengal, made landfall near Puducherry late Saturday night, between 10:30 PM and 11:30 PM.

Cyclone Fengal has hit near Puducherry late Saturday night, resulting in heavy rains and strong winds in North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The storm caused significant rainfall, leading to overflowing dams and the risk of flooding in nearby villages.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted extremely heavy rainfall in Puducherry on Sunday as Cyclone Fengal made landfall on the coast on Saturday evening. Rescue operations are going on evacuate stranded people.

Three dead as rains lash south east India after Cyclone Fengal landfall - Airport grounds all flights for 16 hours due to flooding and cross winds

Cyclonic Storm Fengal crossed the north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts late Saturday night. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), it is expected to continue moving west-southwestward and weaken into a deep depression within the next few hours.

Cyclone Fengal hits Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, causing flash floods, tree uprooting, and temperature drops. Security forces are assisting those affected amid closed schools and halted transport due to a red alert in Chennai.

Cyclonic Storm Fengal crossed the North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts on Saturday late night and is likely to continue moving west-southwestward, weakening into a deep depression within the next few hours,

The India Meteorological Department has retained its red alert for the third day for intense downpours in Tamil Nadu, Kariakal, and Puducherry.

Cyclone Fengal remains stationary over Tamil Nadu after landfall; will weaken into deep depression. Follow The Hindu for updates.