A family of seven was killed in a landslide in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannamalai, triggered by Cyclone Fengal's heavy rains.

During the heavy rains on Sunday, December 1, a family of seven, including five children, were safe inside their house located at the base of a 2,000 feet hillo

The bodies of five children and a couple were recovered 20 hours after being buried under a landslide caused by Cyclone Fengal in Tiruvannamalai. NDRF

Cyclone Fengal made landfall on the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts on Saturday — causing severe flooding and heavy rainfall in several districts.

In a tragic incident, 7 people died after a boulder from the hills fell on a residence in Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu following heavy rainfall. The large rock reportedly fell onto the residence of a man identified as Rajkumar, located on 11th Street in VOC Nagar, Tiruvannamalai, around 4 pm on December 1 after heavy rains in the region.

Cyclone Fengal causes severe flooding and landslides in Tamil Nadu, resulting in fatalities and ongoing rescue operations amid challenging conditions.

Cyclone Fengal triggered landslides near Annamalaiyar Hill in Tamil Nadu, claiming seven lives and displacing residents. Government promises support while experts assess the risks of further disasters.

As cyclone Fengal wreaked havoc in Tamil Nadu, it was reported that seven people died in Tiruvannamalai. Five bodies have been recovered by the officials. The search and rescue operations resumed on December 3 at 7:30 am.