The cyclone is likely to continue moving west-northwestward and cross the north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, near Puducherry, as a cyclonic storm with wind speeds of 70-80 km/h, gusting to 90 km/h, during the afternoon of November 30.

According to the IMD, the cyclone crossed the coast near Puducherry between 10:30 pm and 11:30 pm IST, with wind speeds of 70-80 kmph gusting up to 90 kmph.

The deep depression will be named Cyclone Fengal if it turns into a cyclonic storm before making landfall. However, the Met department official says weather patterns show it is weakening.

Cyclone Fengal's landfall has caused heavy rains and winds in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, disrupting transport and daily life. Authorities have activated emergency protocols, with closure of airports and changes in train schedules.

Cyclone Fengal is set to make landfall near Puducherry on November 30, with heavy rainfall and strong winds forecast for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Authorities have issued red alerts, closed schools,

Cyclone Fengal will bring heavy rainfall across the northern and delta districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry as it makes landfall between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram likely this afternoon.

The approaching storm, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds, has led the state government to close schools and colleges in several parts of the state.

In a move to protect the safety of students, the Tamil Nadu government has ordered all schools and colleges in Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kanchipuram, and Chengalpattu districts to remain closed on November 30.

The Puducherry government announced closures for November 29 and 30, affecting both government and privately managed institutions.