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Chennai: The Depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal has moved towards north-northwestwards and is very likely to continue to move north-northwestwards and intensify further into a cyclonic storm on November 27. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Chennai on Wednesday. Cyclone Fengal is likely to bring heavy rainfall in various districts of Tamil Nadu including Chennai.
Weather in Chennai on Wednesday
Tamil Nadu’s chennai is likely to see cloudy sky with heavy rain on Wednesday. Maximum temperature is likely to settle around 29 degrees celsius and minimum is likely to hover around 24 degrees celsius.
Are Schools and Colleges Closed?
As of now, there is no update on whether schools and colleges in Chennai will be closed today A holiday has been declared for all government and private schools, government-aided schools, and colleges in Puducherry and Karaikal on Wednesday, November 27, as confirmed by Puducherry Education Minister Arumugam Namassivayam.
Weekly Weather Report
From 27 to 29 November, Chennai will experience generally cloudy skies with heavy rain. On November 30, a thunderstorm with rain is expected. The weather will remain rainy on December 1 and 2, with temperatures ranging between 24 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius.
How Did Cyclone Fengal Get Its Name?
If the depression turns into a cyclone it will be called as Fengal. Name of cyclone ‘Fengal’ was proposed by Saudi Arabia and draws its roots from the Arabic language. The name symbolises a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural identity, emphasising the regional diversity within the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) naming panel, according to a report by The Hindu.