Cyclone Fengal, moving at 7kmph, started to enter the coast on Saturday evening. It is expected to cross between Karaikal and Mamallapuram near Puduch

In a 7:35 pm update, the IMD reported that the forward sector of the cyclone's spiral bands has already moved inland. The storm is forecast to continue moving west-southwest, crossing the northern Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram,

Cyclone Fengal has begun making its landfall near Puducherry late on Saturday, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) anno

The name Fengal is rooted in cultural and linguistic significance. Though its precise origin is tied to Saudi Arabia, the country that named it, "Fengal" is believed to symbolise a strong wind or storm.

Landfalls can last for a few hours, with their exact duration depending on the speed of the winds and the size of the storm system

Cyclone Fengal approaches Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts, leading to airport closures, flight diversions, and public transport disruptions in Chennai.