Puducherry is currently grappling with the aftermath of Cyclone Fengal, which has caused severe flooding, crop damage, and widespread disruption. The cyclone made landfall near the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast, bringing record-breaking rainfall of 46 cm in 24 hours, the highest in over 30 years.
Key Developments:
- Heavy Rainfall & Flooding: The Sankaraparani River overflowed, submerging over 200 homes in NR Nagar. Rescue operations are ongoing, with the Indian Army and NDRF teams working to evacuate stranded residents.
- Agricultural Losses: 10,000 hectares of crops have been damaged. The Puducherry government has announced ₹30,000 per hectare as compensation for affected farmers.
- Relief Measures: Ration cardholders impacted by the cyclone will receive ₹5,000 in financial aid. Additionally, 50 fishing boats were damaged, with the government promising ₹10,000 for repairs.
The cyclone has now weakened into a deep depression, but its impact continues to disrupt normal life in Puducherry (Cyclone Fengal: Schools, colleges in 3 TN districts and Puducherry to remain shut today, Cyclone Fengal, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Flooding, School holiday, College holiday, NDRF, Indian Army).
