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Cyclone "Fengal" makes landfall near Puducherry; heavy rains lash Tamil Nadu.

Environment | Dated: 01 Dec 2025

Cyclonic storm "Fengal" made landfall near Puducherry, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a Red Alert for Chennai, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts. The cyclone was named by Saudi Arabia.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The cyclone formed over the Bay of Bengal and intensified into a severe cyclonic storm before weakening slightly upon landfall.
  • NDRF teams were deployed across the affected regions for relief and rescue operations, ensuring zero casualties was the government's priority.
  • "Fengal" is one of the several cyclones impacting the eastern coast during the North-East Monsoon season (October-December).

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Cyclone Name: Fengal.
  • Naming Country: Saudi Arabia.
  • Affected Area: Tamil Nadu & Puducherry.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

What is the name of the cyclone that recently made landfall near Puducherry and Tamil Nadu?

Correct Answer: Fengal

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