The cyclonic storm Fengal is expected to intensify as it moves towards the Arabian Sea, passing over northern Kerala and Karnataka by December 3, the IMD said

Kerala is expected to experience significant rainfall due to cyclone Fengal, with red alerts issued for five northern districts. The weather system, currently a strong low-pressure area, is likely to intensify.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for four districts in Kerala - Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, and Kannur - forecasting extremely heavy rains on Monday, December 2. The red alert, indicating over 20 cm of rain in 24 hours, comes after the IMD upgraded its initial “orange” alert for Kottayam and Pathanamthitta to red.

Tamil Nadu and Kerala witnessed heavy flooding due to incessant rainfall caused by Fengal's landfall on Puducherry coasts. Schools and colleges are likely to remain shut tomorrow.

The India Meteorological Department has issued red and orange alerts for multiple districts in Kerala and Tamil Nadu due to Cyclone Fengal’s residual impact. Intense rainfall, flooding, and power outages are expected,