Maintenance work scheduled for November 27 and 28 comes as the city braces for continued heavy rain and possible cyclonic storm 'Fengal'

Power supply will be temporarily suspended in several areas of Chennai on Thursday from 9 am to 2 pm to facilitate essential maintenance and repair work, even as the city is already facing disruptions due to heavy rains triggered by a deep depression that is likely to become a cyclonic storm.

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,

A mid the prediction of rains in several parts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday (November 27, 2024), authorities have declared holidays for schools and colleges in several regions, including Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, and Tiruvarur, in anticipation of heavy rains. Holiday was declared in Tiruchi, Pudukottai and Ariyalur as well.

Cyclone Fengal is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding to Tamil Nadu, prompting school closures and heightened disaster preparedness

Heavy rains in Tamil Nadu disrupt flight operations and education as Cyclone Fengal approaches. Schools closed, flights delayed. Stay informed.

A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is moving towards Sri Lanka, causing the Regional Meteorological Centre to forecast intense rainfall in Tamil Nadu’s coastal districts for five days starting November 26.

Tamil Nadu braces for Cyclone Fengal as a deep depression intensifies in the Bay of Bengal. Heavy rainfall warnings are in effect, prompting school closures and deployment of disaster response teams.

The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into Cyclone Fengal, triggering heavy rain across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Several districts, including Chennai, witnessed traffic disruptions due to waterlogged streets,