The Bay of Bengal is anticipated to reach the shore on Saturday afternoon, in proximity to the coastal regions of Puducherry.
Intense precipitation accompanied by powerful winds reaching speeds of up to 90 kilometers per hour.
IMD has issued a red alert for significant rainfall in various regions of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry due to the cyclonic storm 'Fengal'.
The shutdown of educational institutions, including schools and colleges, in various regions of the state, along with the suspension of public services.
Alert in Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Villuppuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore districts, and Puducherry
Wind speeds today attained levels of 50 to 60 kilometers per hour, with gusts reaching up to 70 kilometers per hour.
There is expected to be exceptionally heavy rainfall occurring between 1 PM and 2 PM.