At least 7 people have died in rain-related accidents in both regions.
Cyclone Fengal live updates: The remnants of Cyclone Fengal continued to bring heavy rainfall and flood situations across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, even a day after it weakened. At least 15 districts in Tamil Nadu are likely to receive heavy rainfall with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an ‘yellow’ alert.
At least 10 people have died in rain-related accidents in both regions.
Rescue operations are also underway with the Indian Army stepping in to evacuate stranded citizens in inundated streets.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, assuring him of all possible help to deal with the flood situation and the destruction caused by the Cyclone.
Here are the latest updates on Cyclone Fengal:
The families in Villupuram, Cuddalore and Kallakurichi districts which bore the brunt of damage caused by Cyclone Fengal would be provided a relief of Rs 2,000 each, Tamil Nadu Chief M K Stalin announced on Tuesday.
Chairing a meeting at the Secretariat here to assess the damage due to rain in the state, the chief minister directed the officials to provide a relief sum of Rs 2,000 on the basis of family ration cards to families whose livelihood was affected due to a very heavy rain in Villupuram, Cuddalore and Kallakurichi districts. These districts witnessed unprecedented rain for more than two days.
As per the IMD till 8 30 am today heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy rainfall was recorded at isolated places over Coastal Karnataka and north Kerala while heavy to very heavy rainfall was recorded at isolated places over north interior Tamil Nadu and Heavy rainfall was recorded at isolated places over South Interior Karnataka, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam and Rayalaseema.
The MeT department said that it is likely to move west-northwestwards over east-central Arabian sea during next two days. It is likely to maintain the intensity for next 24 hours and weaken gradually thereafter, the IMD said.
In an advisory to fishermen, the IMD asked them not to venture into the Lakshadweep area from December 3-5, and over southeast adjoining east central Arabian sea during December 4-7.
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu BJP State President K. Annamalai visits flood-affected areas in Cuddalore and interacts with locals pic.twitter.com/yNndjMlg0i
– ANI (@ANI) December 3, 2024
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin distributes relief material to the needy in flood-affected Cuddalore
(Video source: Tamil Nadu DIPR) pic.twitter.com/JCGFxl6R6b
– ANI (@ANI) December 3, 2024
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge demanded additional funds from the Centre for the rehabilitation work in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry following Cyclone Fengal devastation.
The news of Cyclone Fengal causing devastation in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry is deeply saddening. Several districts of Karnataka are also receiving incessant rains.
My deepest condolences go out to the families who have lost loved their ones in this tragedy. I also extend my…
– Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) December 3, 2024
Rajya Sabha discusses Cyclone Fengal, DMK demands funds from Centre
The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday discussed the destruction caused due to Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. During the discussion, DMK urged Centre to provide adequate funds to the state government.
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed grief over the deaths in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry due to Cyclone Fengal.
“Deeply saddened by the devastation caused by Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. My prayers are with those who have lost loved ones and those facing immense loss and hardship. I appeal to all Congress workers to join hands with the administration in providing relief and support during this difficult time,” she wrote on X.
Deeply saddened by the devastation caused by Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. My prayers are with those who have lost loved ones and those facing immense loss and hardship. I appeal to all Congress workers to join hands with the administration in providing relief and…
– Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) December 3, 2024
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi today called the damage caused by Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu “devastating” and urged Congress workers in the state to help the administration in relief efforts wherever possible.
“Devastating news of Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu. My heartfelt condolences to those who have lost loved ones during this tragedy. My thoughts are also with those whose homes and property have been damaged,” Mr Gandhi said on X.
Devastating news of Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu. My heartfelt condolences to those who have lost loved ones during this tragedy. My thoughts are also with those whose homes and property have been damaged.
I urge all Congress workers in the state to step forward and help the…
– Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 3, 2024
“I urge all Congress workers in the state to step forward and help the administration in relief efforts wherever possible,” the former Congress chief said.
Cyclone Fengal: Yellow alert issued for 15 Tamil Nadu districts
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a yellow alert for 15 districts of Tamil Nadu today, predicting heavy rain of up to 11 cm in interior and Western Ghat districts, including the Nilgiris, Krishnagiri, Tiruppur, Erode, Theni, and Madurai.
According to an estimate by the Tamil Nadu government, Cyclone Fengal caused unprecedented devastation in 14 districts, extensively damaging roads, electricity lines and caused heavy inundation.
BJP Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai today visited Tamil Nadu’s Marakkanam salt pans, which were flooded due the Cyclone Fengal.
Speaking to reporters, he said, “We are in the Marakkanam area, the place where high cultivation of salt happens. Close to 80% of this salt bed is washed away and close to 5,000 people are losing their employment opportunity”.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday and assured all possible help to deal with the flood situation and devastation caused by Cyclone Fengal.
On Monday, Chief Minister Stalin had written a letter to PM Modi requesting Rs 2,000 crore from the National Disaster Relief Funds (NDRF) as interim relief to carry out rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts following the widespread and massive devastation caused by the Cyclone.
Heavy rainfall continues in Tamil Nadu, ‘yellow’ alert in 15 districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘yellow’ alert predicting heavy rainfall in 15 districts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday. Some of the districts include – Nilgiris, Krishnagiri, Tiruppur, Erode, Theni, and Madurai.
