Cyclone Fenchal to make landfall today; Tamil Nadu and Andhra on high alert, flight services canceled

Chennai: Cyclone Fenchal will make landfall today. In the afternoon, the handshake will be between Karaikkal and Mahabalipuram. Currently, Fenchal is 190 km away from Chennai. Tamil Nadu and southern Andhra coastal areas are on high alert. Wind gusts of up to 80 km are warned.
Today’s program of Tamil Nadu President Draupadi Murmu has been cancelled. Will not participate in the program of Central University in Tiruvarur. In the wake of the cyclone, schools in 8 districts including Chennai are closed today. It is recommended not to conduct special classes or examinations.
The government’s proposal is to introduce work from home for IT company employees. Beaches and amusement parks have been banned for the general public. It is advised not to go out unnecessarily after noon and not to organize recreational activities during the weekend. Meanwhile, Chennai Metro will continue till 11 pm.
13 flights to and from Chennai were canceled yesterday. Many flights are still delayed today. Two IndiGo flights from Chennai to Mangalore and Trichy have been cancelled. Return services from these places to Chennai were also cancelled. 5 Air India Express flights scheduled to depart from Chennai have also been cancelled. Return flights from Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar and Coimbatore to Chennai have also been cancelled.