Cyclone Fengal Impact on Puducherry

• Four deaths reported in Puducherry due to Cyclone Fengal.

• Unprecedented 48.4 cm of rainfall in 24 hours inundated several residential areas.

• Landslip in Tiruvannamalai trapped seven people inside their houses.

• Normal life disrupted in Villupuram and Cuddalore.

• Indian Army requisitioned to assist National Disaster Response Force and civil administration in rescue operations.

• Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief team rescued around 600 residents in heavily waterlogged residential areas.

• Chief Minister N. Rangasamy monitored relief work in some localities.

• 48.4 cm of rainfall received in Puducherry over a 24-hour period was ‘historic’.

• Six Ministers deputed to oversee relief works in Cuddalore and Villupuram districts.