Cyclone Fengal is set to make landfall near Puducherry, causing heavy rainfall and strong winds that have disrupted normalcy across northern Tamil Nadu. A red alert remains in place for Chennai, Puducherry, and nearby districts, with all schools and colleges ordered closed as a safety measure.
Flight operations at Chennai Airport have been temporarily suspended by IndiGo Airlines, while IT companies have been advised to facilitate work-from-home arrangements. Public transport along major routes like East Coast Road and Old Mahabalipuram Road will also halt operations for safety starting Saturday afternoon.