Hyderabad: The intense rainfall caused by Cyclone Fengal over the past two days has significantly reduced rain deficits although it is continued to bring heavy rainfall in some districts of Tamil Nadu even after a weekend.
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) issued a yellow alert for 15 districts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday. It has also predicted heavy rain of up to 11 cm in interior and Western Ghat districts, including the Nilgiris, Krishnagiri, Tiruppur, Erode, Theni, and Madurai.
The RMC stated that the weather system, now a well-marked low-pressure area over north-interior Tamil Nadu, was expected to weaken further and move into the Arabian Sea on Tuesday (December 3, 2024).
Over the weekend, heavy rainfall battered several areas with Villupuram and Krishnagiri districts having seen surpluses of 74 per cent and 78 per cent, respectively, in seasonal rainfall as of Monday. Tamil Nadu has recorded nearly 43 cm of rainfall this season, compared to the average of 36 cm since October 1.
Devastating news of Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu. My heartfelt condolences to those who have lost loved ones during this tragedy. My thoughts are also with those whose homes and property have been damaged.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 3, 2024
I urge all Congress workers in the state to step forward and help the…
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi termed "devastating" the havoc wreaked by Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu and urged Congress workers in the state to help the administration in relief efforts wherever possible on Tuesday
"Devastating news of Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu. My heartfelt condolences to those who have lost loved ones during this tragedy. My thoughts are also with those whose homes and property have been damaged," Rahul Gandhi said on X.
"I urge all Congress workers in the state to step forward and help the administration in relief efforts wherever possible," he added. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also condoled the deaths caused by Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Vadra further appealed to the Congress workers to work with the administration in relief work amid the crisis.
Deeply saddened by the devastation caused by Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. My prayers are with those who have lost loved ones and those facing immense loss and hardship. I appeal to all Congress workers to join hands with the administration in providing relief and…
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) December 3, 2024
"Deeply saddened by the devastation caused by Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. My prayers are with those who have lost loved ones and those facing immense loss and hardship. I appeal to all Congress workers to join hands with the administration in providing relief and support during this difficult time," said Priyanka.
