Cyclone Fengal battered India’s southeastern coast this weekend, claiming three lives and triggering chaos in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The storm, packing winds up to 90 kmph, caused severe flooding, uprooted trees, and disrupted daily life for thousands.
Authorities reported the cyclone made landfall near Puducherry late Saturday, submerging roads and neighborhoods. Rescue teams worked overnight to evacuate residents in low-lying areas, while schools and offices remain closed Monday.
'We’re urging people to stay indoors until the situation stabilizes,' a state official told reporters Sunday. Meteorologists warn heavy rains could continue for another 48 hours, raising landslide risks in hilly regions.
This marks the third major cyclone to hit India’s east coast this year, raising questions about climate-driven weather patterns. With global temperatures rising, experts say coastal communities must adapt to increasingly unpredictable storms.
The storm, packing winds up to 90 kmph, caused severe flooding, uprooted trees, and disrupted daily life for thousands.
Rescue teams worked overnight to evacuate residents in low-lying areas, while schools and offices remain closed Monday.
'We’re urging people to stay indoors until the situation stabilizes,' a state official told reporters Sunday. Meteorologists warn heavy rains could continue for another 48 hours, raising landslide risks in hilly regions.
With global temperatures rising, experts say coastal communities must adapt to increasingly unpredictable storms.
