A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has led the IMD to extend Tamil Nadu's heavy rain alert to December 1. Chennai is under yellow and orange al

The India Meteorological Department on Thursday said the deep depression in the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by morning of November 29. The deep depression has brought heavy rains to parts of Tamil Nadu,

Cyclone Fengal is still in the Bay of Bengal, away from the eastern coast of India, but its effects are being felt in states in the region. Chennai city and Chennai District have seen considerable rains in last few days and more heavy rains are predicted for Thursday (November 28).

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning that a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into Cyclone Fengal by 27 November. The depression, located 770 km south-southeast of Chennai,

IndiGo has issued travel advisories, warning passengers of flight disruptions at key airports like Chennai, Tuticorin, and Madurai due to unfavorable weather conditions.

Most importantly IMD stated that there is a possibility of marginal intensification of the deep depression into a cyclonic storm.

CHENNAI: The sluggish weather system over the Bay near Sri Lanka caused windy weather in the city and suburbs on Wednesday and extended heavy rainfall alert until Dec 1. Chennai may see heavy rain (yellow alert) on Nov 28 and Dec 1,

Heavy rainfall persists in multiple districts of Tamil Nadu, with a yellow alert for Chennai and an orange alert for Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, and Cuddalore.

Cyclone Fengal, intensifying in the Bay of Bengal, is projected to hit Tamil Nadu's coast after grazing Sri Lanka. Heavy rainfall has already impacted crops, prompting school closures in several districts.