Cyclone Fengal Warning: Where Will It Hit and Which States Will Face Heavy Rains?

Cyclone Fengal Warning: Severe Cyclone Turns Towards Coastal Districts

A tropical cyclone, Fengal, has now intensified into a new cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal that may bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to several Indian states. In the next 24 hours, this storm may speed up with strong wind gusts up to 80 km/h. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for more than one state.

What to Expect:

- Location and Impact: The depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into Cyclone Fengal by November 27, 2023. The storm will move northwest towards the Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka coasts, bringing heavy rains.
- Heavy Rainfall: Orange and red alerts have been issued by the IMD for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, which are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall from November 27 to 30. Kerala and Mahe can expect substantial rainfall on November 27. Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema may witness very heavy rainfalls from Nov 28 to 30 days. Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura will witness intense falls on Nov 28.
Wind Speeds: 
- Winds will initially reach 50-60 km/h, strengthening to 70 km/h by the morning of November 27. From the evening of November 27 to November 29, wind speeds will increase to 60-80 km/h, particularly along the coasts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and South Andhra Pradesh.

Dr S Balachandran, Director of the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai, said that depression has now intensified into deep depression and is likely to grow into a full-fledged cyclonic storm. While the storm is approaching Tamil Nadu, people have been advised to be alert and to be prepared in case of further warnings.

It is likely that this significant amount of weather can cause disruptions in daily living, including possible flooding and wind damage, especially in the hit areas. Authorities are tracking the situation closely and preparing for evacuation if necessary.