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Why Cyclones Were Once Named After Wives and Girlfriends

Naming the cyclones: Schools and colleges in parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry remained closed today as heavy rain was expected due to Cyclone Fengal, which is currently forming over the Bay of Bengal. In Chennai, Chengalpattu, and Cuddalore, schools and colleges will remain closed on Friday. In Puducherry, the...

How Cyclone Fengal Got Its Unique Name

Cyclone Fengal has unleashed heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu’s Nagapattinam district, leaving over 800 acres of paddy crops submerged and causing significant distress among farmers. The worst-affected areas include Kamashwaram, Virundhamavadi, Pudupalli, Vedrappu, Vanamadevi, Vallapallam, Kallimedu, Eeravayal, and Chemboadi, where extensive crop damage has been reported. Cyclone Fengal, currently active...