Cyclone Fengal, which made landfall on the coasts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Saturday, November 30, has caused widespread flooding in several areas, particularly in Cuddalore.
The government authorities advised the public not to visit beaches in the metropolis, including Marina Beach, Pattinapakkam and Edward Elliot Beach. The tourist spots in Puducherry have been closed as a precautionary measure, owing to the cyclone Fengal.
DMK Health Minister Ma Subramanian faces backlash for misidentifying a doctor’s attacker as North Indian, later retracting his statement amid controversy in Tamil Nadu.
The NIA has launched an investigation into the Kavarapettai train accident, suspecting track sabotage, with similarities to the Ponneri incident. Nineteen passengers were injured in the collision.