Wed Nov 27 04:55:21 UTC 2024: ## Heavy Rains Lash Parts of Tamil Nadu; Cyclone Fengal Expected to Intensify
**Chennai, Tamil Nadu – November 27, 2024** – Heavy rainfall lashed parts of Trichy district, particularly the city areas, on Tuesday, prompting school and college closures in several districts across Tamil Nadu. Authorities anticipate increased rainfall as Cyclone Fengal approaches.
Coastal districts from Chennai to Thanjavur, along with Tirunelveli, Kaniyakumari, and Tenkasi in the south, were placed under orange alerts as of 10 am. However, these alerts were lifted by 1 pm. The Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai predicts that the depression will intensify into a cyclonic storm by Thursday midnight, located approximately 410 km from Chennai. By Friday midnight, it is expected to be 260 km away.
The varied response to the impending storm included holiday declarations for schools and colleges in several districts in anticipation of severe weather. The situation remains fluid, and residents are urged to monitor weather updates.
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