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Cyclone Fengal hits Tamil Nadu: Disrupts airport, beaches, coastal areas, and causes waterlogging; see photos

Last updated on - Nov 30, 2024, 13:11 IST
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Towering waves at Marina Beach

Cyclone Fengal struck the city’s coastline, with Marina Beach seeing towering waves crashing along the shore.

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Chennai battles waterlogging

Heavy rains in Chennai on Friday caused waterlogging in 134 areas, with the GCC deploying 1,686 pumps to drain the water.

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Massive sewer cleanup effort

The board has deployed 642 machines, including desilting units, suction vehicles, and jet-rodding machines, to clear sewer blockages and overflows

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Vehicles shifted to flyovers

With Cyclone Fengal nearing Tamil Nadu, Velachery residents in Chennai have parked vehicles on flyovers, fearing floods in low-lying areas.

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Boats anchored 50 meters offshore

Fishing boats were anchored 50 meters from the shore at Srinivasapuram near Pattinapakkam due to the cyclonic depression.

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Chennai beaches and parks closed

As Cyclone Fengal impacts Chennai, all city beaches and parks have been closed to the public since Friday evening as a precaution.

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Fallen Ashoka tree cleared

Workers removed a fallen Ashoka tree that had blocked the road near Diamond Garden on the governor's mansion premises.

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Chennai airport temporarily closed

As Cyclone Fengal strikes Chennai, airport operations will be suspended from 12pm to 7pm due to crosswinds.

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Sriperumbudur faces cyclone fury

Sriperumbudur in Kanchipuram district is experiencing heavy rains and strong winds as Cyclone Fengal nears the coast.

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