Over 50 flights were cancelled, leaving thousands of passengers stranded at the airport and in neighbouring states.

IMD updated that the landfall of the storm is expected around 8:30 pm, with prevailing weather conditions likely to persist until 11:30 pm. Extended closure until December 1 Following consultations with AAI Headquarters and feedback from stakeholders,

Cyclonic storm Fengal has commenced making landfall close to Puducherry and it may approximately take 4 hours for it to cross the coast completely, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said.

Cyclone Fengal's approach has caused havoc in Chennai, with strong winds and rainfall uprooting trees and waterlogging roads. It is expected to cross the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast by evening. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and have issued several advisories,

Southern Railway announces changes in train services due to Cyclone Fengal in Chennai; passengers advised to check for updates.

Waterlogging has been reported in several parts of Chennai as heavy rain lashed the region in the wake of Cyclone Fengal, which is approaching the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coastline. According to ANI,

The cyclone is expected to make landfall this evening, with authorities issuing warnings for northern Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and southern Andhra Pradesh.

A red alert has been issued given heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in several parts of Tamil Nadu, south Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and interior Karnataka.

As Cyclone Fengal approaches the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, many coastal areas have experienced changes in weather, including high tides and rainfall, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported.

Government and departments prepare for Cyclone Fengal in Chennai, with schools closed and public safety measures in place.