Cyclone Fengal Aftermath: Heavy Rain Floods TN, Puducherry; Army Carries Out Rescue Ops

Cyclone Fengal made landfall near Puducherry on Saturday and remained stationary near the Union Territory.

Cyclone Fengal made landfall near Puducherry on Friday bringing heavy rains in Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory.

The cyclone brought heavy rains and gusty winds with Puducherry recorded its highest rainfall of 46 cm, IMD-Regional Meteorological Centre, Additional Director General, S Balachandran said on Sunday. Image: PTI

The cyclone started making landfall near Puducherry around 5.30 pm on Saturday and completed the process "between 10.30 pm and 11.30 pm." It now lay close to Puducherry. Image: PTI

Mailam in Tamil Nadu's Villupuram district received 50 centimetres ranifall during the period 8.30 am November 30 and 5.30 am Sunday. Image: PTI

A column of the Indian Army is carrying out relief and rescue operations in Puducherry. Over 100 civilians have been rescued, the Army said. Image: PTI

Hospital and houses were inundated in Chennai and its neighbourhood also and the civic authorities said clearing works were being carried out on a 'war-footing.' Image: PTI

Public transport services in Chennai were hit and people used flyovers and spaces beneath them as parking lots to avoid a repeat of what was endured during the 2015 floods. Image: PTI