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An Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) will visit the Fengal-affected Tamil Nadu and Puducherry for an on-the-spot assessment of the damage caused.
Puducherry govt will provide Rs 5,000 to all ration cardholders impacted by the cyclone.
Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy has said that a detailed report was being prepared assessing the extent of damage and will be sent to the Centre seeking relief.
According to the latest update from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Fengal has weakened into a deep depression.
The Indian army was running relief operations in Puducherry for people in the eye of the storm while rainfall eased in Chennai.
The IMD's Regional Meteorological Centre Additional Director General, S Balachandran, reported that Puducherry experienced its highest-ever rainfall of 46 cm.
Over 50 flights were cancelled, leaving thousands of passengers stranded at the airport and in neighbouring states.
Holiday declared for educational schools in Tamil Nadu.
The Kottayam district administration has imposed restrictions that will remain in effect until Saturday.
Help desks are also set up at railway stations to guide passengers regarding cancellations connected to the cyclone.
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