Landfall and Impact:
Cyclone Fengal is likely to landfall today, November 30, between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu, with wind speed ranging between 70-80 kmph, gusting up to 90 kmph. Heavy rains are lashing northern Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, where waterlogging has been reported in several low-lying areas
MINT
HINDUSTAN TIMES
Precautionary Measures:
Evacuations:
As many as 471 people have been shifted to relief camps.
School Closures: Schools and colleges in the districts have been shut for safety
MINT
Fishing Advisory:
Fishermen are advised to stay off the seas as the cyclone has made the waters unsafe
MINT
Rescue Operations:
Indian Navy and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed to assist in evacuation and relief work
Impact in Sri Lanka:
Fengal earlier skirted Sri Lanka, leaving a trail of destruction and killing 12 people, including 6 children
Scientists say that climate change is making cyclones like Fengal more frequent and intense. Higher ocean temperatures feed more powerful storms, resulting in stronger winds and heavier rainfall. However, improved forecasting and evacuation plans have minimized the scope for a big human casualty toll.
Fengal earlier skirted Sri Lanka, leaving a trail of destruction and killing 12 people, including 6 children
Related Posts
