Heavy Rain in Tamil Nadu as Cyclone Fengal Approaches, Army to Promote Kargil Border Tourism - Read Now

As Cyclone Fengal nears Tamil Nadu, the state is bracing for heavy rainfall and gusty winds, as predicted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The deep depression in the southwest Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a full-fledged cyclone within the next 12 hours. Moving northwestward, the cyclone is likely to hit the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts, particularly between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, on the morning of November 30.

The IMD has warned that the storm will bring strong winds of 50-60 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 70 kmph, causing heavy rainfall in the affected areas. The cyclone has remained stationary near Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, and will intensify before making landfall along the Indian coast. Residents of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and neighboring areas are advised to take necessary precautions as the storm approaches.

In another significant development, General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), revealed that the Indian Army has shifted its focus in Jammu and Kashmir from combating terrorism to promoting tourism. Reflecting on the Army’s role in unifying India by integrating over 600 princely states, including Hyderabad and Goa, General Dwivedi shared that the Army is now opening historically significant sites like the Kargil and Galwan battlefields to tourists.

The Indian Army Adventure Wing has been facilitating these tours with the necessary security clearance, enabling visitors to explore these iconic sites and pay tribute to fallen soldiers. Over the years, the Army has approved 42 such initiatives, making it easier for people to experience India’s military history firsthand. The Army's move to open Kargil, which is known for its pivotal role in the 1999 Kargil War, and other critical battlefields like Galwan, is being seen as an effort to honor the soldiers and increase awareness about India’s defense history.

The tourism initiative not only promotes historical awareness but also aims to boost local economies by drawing tourists to these border regions. Kargil, once a focal point of military action, is now becoming a site of historical pilgrimage for those interested in India's military legacy.

As Tamil Nadu prepares for Cyclone Fengal, residents are urged to stay alert and follow safety guidelines issued by local authorities. Meanwhile, the Army’s tourism initiative promises to offer a unique, educational experience for visitors to learn about India's rich military history while exploring some of the most significant battlefields in the country.

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