Bengaluru Braces for Heavy Rainfall as Cyclone ‘Fengal’ Triggers Intensity Warning
Concerns are mounting in Bengaluru as the city weed with the impact of Cyclone Fengal, which made landfall along the Tamil Nadu coast on the night of November 30, bringing the threat of intense rainfall.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of very heavy rainfall across Bengaluru and its surrounding areas, sparking concern over potential disruptions to daily life.
Despite the warning, schools and colleges in Bengaluru are set to operate as usual, with no official word on closures. This has prompted an outcry from concerned parents and residents, who spilled their worries on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
“Horrible weather in Bengaluru. Wondering why the government hasn’t declared a holiday for schools today,” said one user. Another, expressing concern, urged authorities, “@DC_BUrban Please declare a holiday for Bengaluru schools. It is raining continuously, and we are worried about our children’s safety.”
Amidst these concerns, some users took to social media platforms to express their frustrations, with one posting: “Since the Sun is shining bright today, the meteorology department has decided that schools will remain fully functional in Bengaluru”—a sarcastic jab at the lack of school closures.
The IMD forecasts that light to moderate rains will likely continue in isolated areas in the city until December 5.
The Cycline
The city is expected to experience the eventual fading effects of Cyclone Fengal as it weakened aggressively since its landfall, becoming a depression.
The latest updates from the IMD predict the depression, the remnant of Cyclonic Storm Fengal will continue to move west-northwestward at a speed of 7km/h.
As of December 1, it was positioned at about 70 km west-northwest of Puducherry.
Google Search Trends reveals an immense surge in searches for “weather” on December 1, peaking at 6:30 AM.
The highest search activity came from Puducherry, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Related queries include “tomorrow weather Bangalore” and “Bangalore weather tomorrow.”
What precautions should Bengaluru residents take during the heavy rainfall?
## Bengaluru Braces for Heavy Rainfall as Cyclone ‘Fengal’ Triggers Intensity Warning
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Bengaluru residents are bracing for heavy rainfall as Cyclone ‘Fengal’ is expected to bring intense downpours to the city and surrounding areas. Joining us now is Mr. [Guest Name], a meteorologist with [Guest Affiliation], to shed some light on this developing situation.
**Mr. [Guest Name]:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** Can you tell us more about Cyclone ‘Fengal’ and its predicted impact on Bengaluru?
**Mr. [Guest Name]:** Cyclone Fengal, pronounced ‘Feinjal’, made landfall along the Tamil Nadu coast on the night of November 30th. While it is already weakening [[1](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/cyclone-fengal-live-updates-cyclone-fengal-in-bay-of-bengal-tamil-nadu-cyclone-news-cyclone-updates-cyclone-live-7138011)], the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of very heavy rainfall for Bengaluru and its surrounding areas. This is due to the cyclone’s remnants pulling in moisture from the Bay of Bengal.
**Host:** What kind of disruptions can residents expect?
**Mr. [Guest Name]:** Heavy rainfall can lead to a number of disruptions, including traffic delays, flooding in low-lying areas, and power outages. It’s crucial for residents to stay informed about weather updates and take necessary precautions.
**Host:** What precautions should residents take to stay safe during this period of intense rainfall?
**Mr. [Guest Name]: ** Residents should avoid venturing out unless absolutely necessary. If you do have to travel, please exercise extreme caution, especially on roads prone to flooding. It’s important to stay indoors and away from windows during periods of heavy downpour.
**Host:** Thank you for sharing your expertise with us, Mr. [Guest Name]. We encourage our viewers to stay tuned for the latest weather updates and take necessary precautions.
**Mr. [Guest Name]:** My pleasure.