Day 37
Geography & BiodiversitySkim2024-11-30
Cyclonic Storm Fengal Landfall Over Tamil Nadu
What Happened
Cyclonic Storm Fengal made landfall near Puducherry on November 30, 2024, affecting the coastal districts of North Tamil Nadu. The storm was characterized by its slow-moving nature and wind speeds reaching 90 kmph, causing extreme rainfall and severe flooding in Chennai and surrounding regions.
Why It Matters
The event highlights the increasing threat of slow-moving cyclones in the Bay of Bengal, which prolong precipitation and strain urban disaster management infrastructure in India's coastal metros.
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