Sat Nov 30 08:31:10 UTC 2024: ## Cyclone Biparjoy to Make Landfall Near Puducherry Today
**Chennai, India** – Cyclone Biparjoy, previously known as Fenjal, is expected to make landfall near Puducherry this afternoon, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The storm, which intensified from a deep depression on Friday afternoon, is currently located 190 km from Chennai and 180 km from Puducherry.
The IMD predicts that Biparjoy will bring wind speeds of up to 90 kmph at landfall, along with heavy to very heavy rainfall across northern Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Several districts including Chennai, Thiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, and Cuddalore are under a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall. The storm’s movement has slowed to 7 kmph, potentially delaying the landfall time. The IMD advises residents in affected areas to take necessary precautions. The name “Biparjoy” was suggested by Saudi Arabia.
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