The government authorities advised the public not to visit beaches in the metropolis, including Marina Beach, Pattinapakkam and Edward Elliot Beach. The tourist spots in Puducherry have been closed as a precautionary measure, owing to the cyclone Fengal.
While weather bloggers believe that pulled air from north India is responsible for increased pollution levels in Chennai, the IMD asserts that it is impossible
Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) is one of those departments where the government needs to invest more with the latest technologies and equipments.