Indian region devastated by Cyclone Fengal (VIDEO)
Over 15 million people were affected and 12 dead as southern parts of the country experience heavy rainfall Read Full Article at RT.com
Several rainfall in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry affected 15 million people, necessitating major relief efforts
Several areas of southern India have been impacted by Cyclone Fengal, which struck the country on Saturday. Parts of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka states and Puducherry union territory were affected, causing infrastructure damage, significant agricultural losses, and fatalities due to heavy rain.
Twelve people were confirmed dead by local authorities as of Tuesday. The storm has displaced thousands and wreaked havoc across 14 districts, damaging roads and electricity lines.
The cyclone first made landfall near Chennai on November 30, unleashing severe flooding – primarily in coastal areas of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The Sankaraparani River in Puducherry overflowed, inundating over 200 homes in NR Nagar, leaving residents stranded.
Rescue operations the Indian Army and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are currently underway involving, who are deploying boats to navigate flooded streets and facilitate evacuations.
On Tuesday, Puducherry Education Minister A. Namachivayam announced that all government and private schools, as well as colleges, will remain closed. The region experienced a staggering 50cm of rain overnight, marking the highest levels seen in 30 years according to local media reports.
Puducherry Faces Aftermath of Fengal
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