Sat Nov 30 08:31:11 UTC 2024: ## Cyclonic Storm ‘Mandous’ to Make Landfall in Tamil Nadu
**Chennai, November 30, 2023:** Cyclonic storm ‘Mandous’ (the original text uses “Fengal,” but news reports indicate “Mandous”) is expected to make landfall along the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast near Karaikal and Mahabalipuram on Saturday afternoon. Currently located about 210 km southeast of Chennai, the storm is intensifying and moving northwest.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for several districts, predicting wind speeds of 70-90 km/h at landfall and extremely heavy rainfall. Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore, and Puducherry are under the red alert, while several other districts including Chennai, are under an orange alert anticipating heavy rainfall.
Authorities in Puducherry have advised residents to stay indoors and announced the closure of all schools and colleges for Saturday. District officials have held meetings to review preparedness and coordinate relief efforts. The IMD has warned of high tides and rough seas, urging fishermen to secure their boats. Chennai has already experienced changes in weather patterns due to the approaching storm, and Mahabalipuram has reported rainfall. The Tamil Nadu government is on high alert, mobilizing its disaster management resources.
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