Cyclone Fengal: Overview
- Landfall Location: Puducherry
- Date of Landfall: November 30
- Storm Intensity: Low-intensity
- Wind Speed: 75-95 km/h
Impact
- Casualties: At least 12 deaths, mostly in Tamil Nadu
- Damage: Extensive flooding and heavy rain in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
- Worst Affected Areas: Krishnagiri and Villupuram, North Tamil Nadu
IMD Classification
- Cyclone Categories:
- Low Pressure
- Depression
- Deep Depression
- Cyclonic Storm
- Severe Cyclonic Storm
- Very Severe Cyclonic Storm
- Super Cyclone
Cyclone Fengal’s Impact
- Damage Relative to Intensity: More destructive than expected for a low-intensity storm
- Cause of Devastation: Stationary nature of the storm, remaining in the same position for nearly 12 hours
Key Factors
- Slow Movement: IMD attributes devastation to the storm’s slow movement, causing prolonged rainfall and flooding
- Fatalities: Devastation linked to stationary storm conditions leading to fatalities
