No, Fengal is no longer active. It dissipated or transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on 2024-12-04T12:00:00.000Z.
Fengal formed on 2024-11-23T18:00:00.000Z and dissipated on 2024-12-04T12:00:00.000Z, reaching a peak intensity of tropical_depression.
Fengal achieved maximum sustained winds of approximately 83 km/h (45 kt / 52 mph) and a minimum central pressure of approximately 996 hPa.
According to current track forecasts, Fengal is expected to pass near Chennai with a closest approach of approximately 91 km, suggesting a higher potential for direct impacts.
Based on track data, Fengal is expected to remain approximately 317 km from Colombo, with minimal direct threats currently anticipated.
Based on track data, Fengal is expected to remain approximately 620 km from Mumbai, with minimal direct threats currently anticipated.
Based on track data, Fengal is expected to remain approximately 623 km from Visakhapatnam, with minimal direct threats currently anticipated.
Projected rainfall totals of approximately 50-150 mm (2-6 inches) may occur in affected areas, creating risks of flash flooding and urban flooding.
Yes. Tropical systems carry abundant moisture, and outer rainbands can trigger flash flooding, river flooding, and urban flooding.
Adjust preparations based on the storm category and official advice. Secure outdoor items, prepare emergency supplies, keep backup power available, and follow official advisories.
Evacuation decisions must strictly follow official directives issued by local emergency management agencies. If an evacuation order is issued, evacuate immediately using designated routes. Do not rely solely on a single forecast model.
StormAtlas regularly updates based on publicly available data from international meteorological agencies. The latest data update was at August 12, 2026 at 05:35 PM.
Fengal developed over warm ocean waters under conditions of high atmospheric moisture and low vertical wind shear.
The forecast path integrates data from multiple international meteorological agencies and numerical weather prediction models (such as NHC, JMA, JTWC, and CMA) using ensemble forecasting methods to generate probabilistic forecast tracks.
Storm Timeline
Fengal at 11.2°N, 69.9°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 25 km/h (16 mph)
Fengal at 11.7°N, 70.1°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 32 km/h (20 mph)
Fengal at 12.0°N, 70.4°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Fengal at 12.2°N, 70.7°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Fengal at 12.3°N, 70.9°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Fengal at 12.5°N, 71.0°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Fengal at 12.8°N, 71.2°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Fengal at 13.2°N, 71.4°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Fengal at 13.5°N, 71.8°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Fengal at 13.5°N, 72.7°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Fengal at 13.3°N, 73.7°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Fengal at 13.2°N, 74.6°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 32 km/h (20 mph)
Fengal at 13.1°N, 75.5°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 25 km/h (16 mph)
Fengal at 13.0°N, 76.3°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 25 km/h (16 mph)
Fengal at 12.9°N, 76.9°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 25 km/h (16 mph)
Fengal at 12.7°N, 77.5°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 32 km/h (20 mph)
Fengal at 12.5°N, 77.9°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Fengal at 12.3°N, 78.3°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Fengal at 12.2°N, 78.6°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Fengal at 12.1°N, 78.9°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Fengal at 12.1°N, 79.1°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Fengal at 12.1°N, 79.2°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 40 km/h (25 mph)
Fengal at 12.2°N, 79.3°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Fengal at 12.1°N, 79.4°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 50 km/h (31 mph)
Fengal at 12.1°N, 79.5°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Fengal at 12.1°N, 79.7°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 61 km/h (38 mph)
Fengal at 12.1°N, 79.8°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Fengal at 12.0°N, 79.8°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Fengal at 12.1°N, 79.9°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Fengal at 12.1°N, 80.0°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Fengal at 12.1°N, 80.1°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Fengal at 12.2°N, 80.3°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Fengal at 12.3°N, 80.5°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Fengal at 12.3°N, 80.7°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 83 km/h (52 mph)
Fengal at 12.3°N, 80.9°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 83 km/h (52 mph)
Fengal at 12.4°N, 81.0°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 83 km/h (52 mph)
Fengal at 12.4°N, 81.3°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 83 km/h (52 mph)
Fengal at 12.2°N, 81.6°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Fengal at 12.1°N, 81.8°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Fengal at 11.9°N, 81.8°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Fengal at 11.7°N, 82.1°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Fengal at 11.4°N, 82.3°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Fengal at 11.2°N, 82.6°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Fengal at 10.9°N, 82.7°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Fengal at 10.7°N, 82.9°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Fengal at 10.5°N, 83.2°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Fengal at 10.2°N, 83.5°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Fengal at 9.9°N, 83.5°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Fengal at 9.6°N, 83.4°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Fengal at 9.4°N, 83.3°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Fengal at 9.3°N, 83.2°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Fengal at 9.2°N, 83.0°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Fengal at 9.2°N, 82.8°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Fengal at 9.1°N, 82.7°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Fengal at 9.0°N, 82.7°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Fengal at 8.9°N, 82.5°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Fengal at 8.8°N, 82.3°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Fengal at 8.8°N, 82.2°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Fengal at 8.7°N, 82.3°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Fengal at 8.5°N, 82.3°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Fengal at 8.3°N, 82.4°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Fengal at 8.1°N, 82.5°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Fengal at 7.8°N, 82.6°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Fengal at 7.5°N, 82.7°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Fengal at 7.3°N, 82.8°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Fengal at 7.1°N, 82.8°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Fengal at 6.8°N, 82.9°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Fengal at 6.4°N, 82.9°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Fengal at 6.1°N, 83.1°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Fengal at 5.8°N, 83.1°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Fengal at 5.6°N, 83.1°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Fengal at 5.4°N, 83.1°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 50 km/h (31 mph)
Fengal at 5.2°N, 83.3°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Fengal at 4.9°N, 83.4°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 50 km/h (31 mph)
Fengal at 4.6°N, 83.6°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Fengal at 4.4°N, 83.9°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Fengal at 4.3°N, 83.9°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Fengal at 4.3°N, 84.3°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 50 km/h (31 mph)
Fengal at 4.2°N, 84.7°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Fengal at 4.1°N, 85.1°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 40 km/h (25 mph)
Fengal at 4.0°N, 85.6°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Fengal at 3.9°N, 86.2°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Fengal at 3.8°N, 86.8°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Fengal at 3.7°N, 87.3°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Fengal at 3.7°N, 87.8°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Fengal at 3.7°N, 88.3°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 40 km/h (25 mph)
Fengal at 3.6°N, 88.9°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Cyclonic Storm Fengal: A Retrospective Analysis of a Devastating Bay of Bengal Cyclone
Formation and Meteorological History
Cyclonic Storm Fengal originated as a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal northeast of Sri Lanka on November 23, 2024. The system gradually intensified, moving along the eastern and northeastern coast of Sri Lanka. On November 29, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) upgraded it to a cyclonic storm, naming it "Fengal" (pronounced FEINJAL). The storm reached its peak intensity on November 30, with maximum sustained winds of 85 km/h (53 mph) and a minimum central pressure of 992 hPa. Fengal made landfall near Puducherry, India, on the evening of November 30, with winds of 70-80 km/h gusting to 90 km/h. After landfall, it weakened into a deep depression and eventually dissipated over land by December 4.
Impact and Damages
Sri Lanka: Fengal brought torrential rainfall exceeding 200 mm to the Eastern, Northeastern, North Central, and Northern provinces from November 23 onward. Flash floods and landslides affected 475,225 people across 24 districts, with 17 deaths and 19 injuries. Over 2,600 houses were damaged (106 fully, 2,516 partially). Agricultural losses were severe, with 46 minor to medium reservoirs damaged and major reservoirs releasing excess water, exacerbating flooding.
India: The storm impacted Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and southern Andhra Pradesh. Extremely heavy rainfall (over 204.5 mm) was recorded in isolated areas. Gale winds of 75-85 km/h caused infrastructure damage, uprooted trees, and disrupted power and transportation. The IMD issued red alerts for north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Other Regions: Heavy rainfall extended to Kerala, Karnataka, and Rayalaseema, causing localized flooding and landslides.
Government Response and Relief Efforts
Sri Lanka: The Disaster Management Centre coordinated evacuations, with 61,290 people moved to 279 safe locations at the peak. The Sri Lanka Navy deployed 16 disaster relief teams, and tri-forces conducted rescue operations. The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society mobilized relief in Mullaitivu. By December 12, all displaced persons had returned home.
India: The IMD issued timely warnings, and state disaster response forces were deployed. Relief camps were set up, and restoration of power and communication networks was prioritized.
International: The IFRC launched a DREF operation (MDRLK021) for Sri Lanka, and UNFPA provided support. No significant impacts were reported in East Asia or the Pacific.
Conclusion
Cyclonic Storm Fengal, though moderate in intensity, caused significant humanitarian and economic damage due to prolonged heavy rainfall and flooding. The response highlighted the importance of early warnings and coordinated relief efforts. Climate change may increase the frequency of such events, underscoring the need for resilient infrastructure and community preparedness.
