IN PICS: Heavy Rains Lash Tamil Nadu, Puducherry As IMD Predicts Cyclone Fengal Formation

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread heavy rainfall on Wednesday attributed to a potential cyclonic storm brewing in the Bay of Bengal.

Pamban witnessed strong winds as the deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal gained momentum. (Credit: PTI)

According to the IMD, the system is expected to move north-northwestwards intensify into a Cyclonic Storm by November 27, and continue toward the Tamil Nadu coast while skirting Sri Lanka over the following two days. (Credit: PTI)

Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangaswamy visited Promenade Beach to assess the situation and inquired about security measures implemented by the police amid the ongoing heavy rainfall. (Credit: PTI)