Cyclone Fengal's landfall begins in south India, flights suspended-Xinhua

Cyclone Fengal's landfall begins in south India, flights suspended

Source: Xinhua

Editor: huaxia

2024-11-30 23:48:45

NEW DELHI, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- Cyclone Fengal began its landfall on Saturday evening affecting India's southern states of Puducherry and Tamil Nadu, bringing along heavy rains and adversely affecting flights to and from Chennai city.

The cyclone is expected to hit the Puducherry coast with strong wind speeds extending up to 90 km per hour.

Severe water-logging was reported from several areas in Chennai and nearby places. Normal life was impacted, as people chose to remain indoors in the affected areas.

According to an official statement issued by the Chennai airport, all flights operations have been shut till 4:00 a.m. on Sunday.