Cyclone Fengal made landfall in India's Tamil Nadu state on Saturday, devastating nearby Puducherry with the highest 24-hour rainfall seen in 30 years before it weakened to a normal low

NEW DELHI, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Cyclone Fengal killed at least 19 people in India and Sri Lanka and caused flooding in Tamil Nadu state and the Puducherry region after crossing India's southern coast from the Bay of Bengal on Saturday.

The death toll from Cyclone Fengal surged to 20 in Sri Lanka and India on Monday. In Sri Lanka, the storm, which skirted the South Asian island nation on Friday, caused widespread devastation, resulting in 17 casualties due to drowning and landslides, according to the country’s disaster management agency.

BENGALURU: Cyclone Fengal made landfall in India's south on late Saturday as heavy rains lashed the region and an airport shut operations. Cyclones — the equivalent of hurricanes in

The cyclone made landfall near the union territory of Puducherry on Saturday night, bringing heavy downpour to Tamil Nadu state. Capital Chennai received over 18cm of rainfall in 24 hours from Friday to Saturday evening, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) said.

Cyclone Fengal weakened after making landfall near Puducherry on Saturday, causing unprecedented rainfall and significant damage. Over 19 fatalities were reported in India and Sri Lanka, and extensive evacuations were conducted.

Cyclone Fengal has caused widespread destruction across India and Sri Lanka.As per Reuters, the tragedy claimed at least 19 lives in both the countries.The storm, after crossing India’s southern coast from the Bay of Bengal on Saturday,

The death toll from Cyclone Fengal's fierce push through Sri Lanka and southern India reached 20 on Monday as downpours and flooding followed the storm's wake after its winds calmed.Roads were flooded and schools were shut in parts of southern India with weather officials on Monday warning that there remained a risk of flash flooding.

Bengaluru is set for six days of downpours, with light to moderate rainfall expected in surrounding districts. Cyclone Fengal has caused heavy rainfall in Puducherry and is expected to weaken while moving westward.

The death toll from Cyclone Fengal’s fierce push through Sri Lanka and southern India reached 20 yesterday as downpours and flooding followed the storm’s wake after its winds calmed.