Cyclone Michaung Highlights: Flood claims 17 lives in Chennai, Michaung weakens into deep depression
Chennai Cyclone Michaung Highlights, Cyclone Michaung Landfall Status: Cyclone Michaung has weakened into a deep depression over central coastal Andhra Pradesh, the India Meteorological Department informed on Wednesday.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung Highlights, Cyclone Michaung Landfall Status: Heavy rains triggered by Cyclone Michaung have claimed 17 lives in Chennai, According to The Greater Chennai police, through a release issued on December 5, Tuesday, stated that 17 people have been reported dead in various incidents due to floods in the city.
According to the police, as many as 10 incidents of drowning and electrocution have been reported for which medical assistance was rendered. Meanwhile, Cyclone Michaung has weakened into a deep depression over central coastal Andhra Pradesh, the India Meteorological Department informed on Wednesday.
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Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Declare floods caused by Cyclone Michaung as national calamity: Baalu
DMK MP TR Baalu on Wednesday demanded that the floods caused by Cyclone Michaung in Tamil Nadu be declared as a national calamity, and sought the Centre's assistance to tide over the situation.
Raising the issue in Zero Hour, Baalu said more than 1.2 crore people in Tamil Nadu are facing floods due to the cyclone and 17 people have died so far.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Mamata expresses solidarity with cyclone-affected people of Tamil Nadu, Andhra
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed solidarity with cyclone Michaung-affected people of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
She also lauded the efforts of her Tamil Nadu counterpart M K Stalin for his efforts to address the situation there.Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Tamil Nadu seeks Rs 5,000 crore central assistance
Tamil Nadu has sought an interim relief of Rs 5,060 crore from the Centre in connection with the damage caused by Cyclone Michaung, the state government said on Wednesday.
With a survey underway to assess the total damage, a detailed report will be prepared later and additional funds sought, an official release here said. It said Chief Minister M K Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday seeking grant of interim relief of Rs 5,060 crore and that the letter will be handed over to the PM by DMK MP TR Baalu.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Flooding in Chennai claims 17 lives
The flooding in Chennai following heavy rains triggered by Cyclone Michaung has claimed 17 lives so far, officials said on Tuesday. The Greater Chennai police, through a release issued on December 5, Tuesday, stated that 17 people have been reported dead in various incidents due to floods in the city.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Cyclone Michaung weakens into deep depression over central coastal Andhra
Cyclone Michaung has weakened into a deep depression over central coastal Andhra Pradesh, the India Meteorological Department informed on Wednesday.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Tamil Nadu govt much more prepared to deal with heavy rain than in 2015, says Kanimozhi
DMK MP Kanimozhi on Tuesday that the Tamil Nadu government is much more prepared to deal with heavy rain triggered by cyclone Michaung than in 2015, when incessant rain caused flooding in Chennai, causing heavy loss of property and human lives. "In the last two days, we had more than 33 centimetres of rainfall which is much more than what we had in 2015, but the government was prepared. Many people have been evacuated and moved to shelters," Kanimozhi told ANI.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: IAF Chetak helicopters deployed for flood relief
IAF officials said that IAF Chetak helicopters have been deployed for flood relief operations. At least 162 relief centres are currently operating across the state, with 43 of them being in Chennai.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: IAF drops relief in cyclone-hit regions of Tamil Nadu
The Indian Air Force (IAF) dropped relief in cyclone-hit regions of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday. The IAF said that relief material was dropped in the general area of Adyar and close to Chennai Harbour.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Michaung makes landfall, claims 12 lives, and leaves trail of deluge and disruption
Severe cyclonic storm Michaung made landfall crossing south Andhra Pradesh coast between 12.30 pm and 2.30 pm on Tuesday leaving its maximum fury to be felt on Monday in Chennai and adjoining areas in neighbouring Tamil Nadu.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Michaung crosses Andhra Pradesh coast, to weaken into cyclonic storm
Severe cyclonic storm Michaung crossed south Andhra Pradesh coast close to Bapatla district between 12.30 pm and 2.30 pm on Tuesday with maximum gales of up to 90 – 100 km per hour speed, said an Amaravati Meteorological Centre official.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Cyclone Michaung crosses Andhra coast, triggers heavy rains
The severe cyclonic storm Michaung in the Bay of Bengal started making landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast near Bapatla on Tuesday, triggering heavy rains accompanied by gales. The sea was rough, with tidal waves lashing the coast. Met officials said the severe cyclone slightly weakened at the time of landfall. It is expected to completely cross the coast in one hour.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Landfall process starts, likely to continue for next 3 hours
Cyclone 'Michaung' landfall process close to the South Andhra Pradesh Coast has started and is likely to continue for the next 3 hours, the Indian Meteorological Department said on Tuesday.
"The system is likely to move nearly northwards and cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast close to Bapatla during the next 2 hours as a severe Cyclonic Storm with a maximum sustained wind speed of 90-100 kmph gusting to 110. The landfall process is continuing and likely to continue for the next 3 hours," the IMD forecasted.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: 1,500 passengers inside Terminals at Chennai Airport
Rains have stopped, and water has receded in the Chennai airport area and there is no water stagnation in the runways or taxiways, officials said adding that a lot of slush and filth was being cleared out. Officials said that priority is given for departures to clear the stranded passengers at the airport. There are 21 aircraft on ground and around 1,500 passengers inside the Terminals at Chennai Airport, officials said, adding that an adequate quantity of food is available in the airport outlets.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Chennai Airport resumes operations after heavy rains
The airfield area of Chennai airport is open since 9 am on Tuesday and airlines and other stakeholders have been intimated for planning their operations, according to officials.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Cyclone likely to cross south Andhra Pradesh during the forenoon
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said "Severe Cyclonic Storm "MICHAUNG" over Westcentral Bay of Bengal off south Andhra Pradesh and adjoining north Tamil Nadu coasts moved northwards with a speed of 07 kmph during past 6 hours and lay centred at 0530 hours IST of today, the 5th December 2023 over Westcentral Bay of Bengal off south Andhra Pradesh coast near Latitude14.9°N and Longitude 80.2°E, about 20 km east of Kavali, 50 km north-northeast of Nellore, 200 km north of Chennai, 110 km south-southwest of Bapatla and 170km south-southwest of Machilipatnam."
It further said that Cyclone 'Michaung' is likely to cross south Andhra Pradesh during the forenoon of December 5 with a maximum wind speed of 90-100 Kmph.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Moderate rainfall with gusty winds is being experienced in Bapatla
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Fields in several parts of Machilipatnam in Krishna district submerge due to rainfall
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: 5,000 relief camps in coastal areas
Authorities in Tamil Nadu over the weekend had deployed their disaster response force and set up nearly 5,000 relief camps in coastal areas. Tamil Nadu’s chief minister, M.K. Stalin, said the state was ready to face the storm with authorities deployed to vulnerable areas, and asked the public to stay indoors until it subsided.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: 30 flights diverted, 70 cancelled
Videos showed water streaming onto the city's airport tarmac, forcing authorities to shut it down and divert more than 30 flights while around 70 were cancelled, the Press Trust of India news agency reported. India's weather department said parts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh were likely to see over 200 millimeters (8 inches) of rain over the next 24 hours.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: 2,000 people moved to safer areas
Nearly 2,000 people from coastal and low-lying villages in Andhra Pradesh state, with instructions to move over 7,000 more to safer areas. In Tamil Nadu's capital, Chennai, strong rains submerged roads and cars in knee-deep waters that flooded parts of the city as members of India's National Disaster Response Force began evacuating those in low-lying areas.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Tamil Nadu declares public holiday in four districts
The Andhra Pradesh state government shut schools on Monday while authorities in Tamil Nadu declared a public holiday in four districts that are likely to bear the brunt of the downpours. In the eastern state of Odisha, a number of districts experienced heavy rain, which authorities said could intensify on Tuesday.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Michaung likely to make landfall close to Bapatla
Michaung is likely to hit the southern coast on Tuesday with maximum sustained winds of 90-100 kph (56-62 mph) and gusts up to 110 kph (68 mph), the Indian Meteorological Department said. The storm could make landfall on Tuesday afternoon close to Bapatla in Andhra Pradesh state, said the head of the department, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra.Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh brace for flooding
Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh in the south and Odisha in the east braced for flooding as authorities issued warnings for Tropical Cyclone Michaung.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Chennai airfield to remain closed until tomorrow, Tuesday, 9 AM
Amid severe cyclone Michaung, the airfields are to remain closed till 9 am tomorrow, as per Chennai Airport authority.
"Airfield closed for arrival and departure operations till 0900 hrs IST tomorrow due to adverse weather conditions", said the Chennai airport authority in a post on 'X'.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Chennai Police reports five rain-related deaths
Five rain-related deaths were reported in the city, the police said on Monday.
According to an official announcement, one person was murdered when a tree fell on him in the upmarket Besant Nagar neighbourhood of the city, while two others were killed by electrocution. According to the announcement, two unidentified bodies—one male and one female—were discovered in rain-affected areas of the city.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Odisha gears up as cyclone makes way towards Andhra coast
Cyclone 'Michaung' is set to make landfall on Tuesday, and for precautionary measures, the Odisha government has deployed rescue teams in the southern districts of the state.
The severe cyclone over the Bay of Bengal is set to make landfall between Nellore and Machilipatnam, close to Bapatla, in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday morning.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Home Minister Amit Shah spoke CM of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry
Amid the situation arising due to Cyclone Michaung, Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry and assured them of all necessary help from the central government.
He also said the necessary deployment of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel has already been made, and additional teams are ready for further assistance.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: The Railway Ministry sets up an emergency cell in Chennai and a war room in Delhi to tackle 'Michaung'
The Railway Ministry has set up an emergency control cell in Chennai and a war room at the Rail Bhawan in New Delhi, among various other measures to meet the challenges posed by the cyclonic storm ‘Michaung'.
"The Indian Railways has geared up its entire machinery in a big way to ensure and manage smooth and safe railway operations in the areas likely to be affected by the cyclonic storm ‘Michaung'," a statement issued by the Railway Ministry said on Monday.
"Health Unit, Chennai Division, has also geared up its disaster management action plan and formed two teams. Team A, including doctors and other on-duty staff, will board the SPART (self-propelled accident relief trains) at platform no. 11 as soon as the message arrives and will report to the officer in-charge at the disaster or accident spot and start the relief work," the ministry said.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Andhra Pradesh braces for heavy rains; Govt issues alert in eight districts
With the increase in intensity of cyclonic storm 'Michaung', the Andhra Pradesh government has alerted eight districts as it nears the southern coastal region before landfall. The districts are Tirupati, Nellore, Prakasam, Bapatla, Krishna, West Godavari, Konaseema, and Kakinada.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Life was thrown out of gear in Chennai and its neighbouring districts due to the cyclone
As relentless rains pounded various parts of Tamil Nadu, daily life was thrown out of gear. These downpours are leading to inundation and raising fears of a repeat of the 2015 deluge.
Drinking water is in high demand, resulting in people being spotted rushing to acquire and refill supplies and necessary necessities. The deluge continued uninterrupted, causing internet interruption and power disruptions.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: 33 flights diverted from Chennai to Bengaluru due to cyclone impact
Due to the cyclonic storm, thirty-three flights from Chennai were rerouted to Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) on Monday. The heavy rains continued to batter the capital of Tamil Nadu and surrounding districts of the neighbouring state.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Transport services affected
Transport services took a severe hit as number of trains and flights were cancelled. Heavily inundated roads posed a challenge to road users who were few and far.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Holiday declared for offices, schools on December 5
Life was thrown out of gear in Chennai and its neighbouring districts on Monday as relentless rains pounded various parts leading to inundation, raising fears of a repeat of 2015 deluge.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Public holiday declared in four districts of Tamil Nadu
In view of the cyclonic storm Michaung, the Tamil Nadu government has declared a public holiday in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur districts on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. The public holiday has been declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: IndiGo flight operations from Chennai, other airports affected
Due to the prevailing cyclonic weather conditions, the Airports Authority of India has declared Chennai airport closed for operations till 2300h IST on Dec 4, 2023. As a result, IndiGo flight operations from Chennai and other airports are affected.
Passengers are advised to reconfirm the status of their flights before leaving for the airport. IndiGo is offering a waiver on cancellation/rescheduling of flights for passengers of impacted flights.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: What is the meaning of Michaung
The name 'Michaung' was suggested by Myanmar. It means strength or resilience. The system is likely to intensify gradually and move nearly northwards almost parallel and close to south Andhra Pradesh coast and cross it between Nellore and Machilipatnam, close to Bapatla during forenoon of December 5 as a severe cyclonic storm, an Amaravati Meteorological Centre official said in a press release.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Centred 90 km east to northeast off Chennai
It is centred 90 km east to northeast off Chennai, 170 km southeast of Nellore, 200 km northeast off Puducherry, 300 km south to southeast off Bapatla and 320 km south of Machilipatnam, said the official.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Heavy rain lashes parts of Andhra Pradesh
Heavy rains lashed parts of Andhra Pradesh on Monday under the influence of the cyclonic storm 'Michaung' and is expected to continue for the next few days.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Public holiday declared in Chennai
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: All flight movement to and from Chennai is suspended till 11 pm
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1860 233 1407Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Cyclone likely to move north-northwestwards
The cyclonic storm 'Michaung' (pronounced as Migjaum) over Southwest and adjoining Westcentral Bay of Bengal moved northwestwards with a speed of 10 kmph during past 6 hours at 5.30 am of Monday and located at about 110 km east-northeast of Chennai, 190 km southeast of Nellore, 210 km northeast of Puducherry, 310 km south-southeast of Bapatla and 330 km southeast of Machilipatnam.
It is likely to move north-northwestwards, and intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm by Monday. "Thereafter, it would move nearly northwards almost parallel and close to the south Andhra Pradesh coast and cross the South Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Machilipatnam, close to Bapatla during the forenoon of December 5 as a severe cyclonic storm with a maximum sustained wind speed of 90-100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph," IMD said in a special bulletin.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Five southern Odisha districts put on alert
Five southern Odisha districts - Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati, and Ganjam - were put on alert as the IMD issued Yellow Warning (be updated) of 7 cm to 11 cm rainfall on Monday and the intensity of rain (orange warning) is likely to increase in these areas on December 5.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Odisha experienced light to moderate rain
The cyclonic storm 'Michaung' over the Bay of Bengal is active and likely to intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm by Monday as some parts of Odisha experienced light to moderate rain, the IMD said.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Yellow alert issued
Five southern Odisha districts - Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati, and Ganjam - were put on alert as the IMD issued Yellow Warning (be updated) of 7 cm to 11 cm rainfall on Monday and the intensity of rain (orange warning) is likely to increase in these areas on December 5.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Eleven express trains cancelled
Eleven express trains from Chennai Central were also cancelled after the water level reached the danger mark at Bridge No. 14 between Vyasarpadi and Basin Bridge owing to heavy downpours. The trains suspended are "12007 Mysuru Shatabti Express, 12675 Coimbatore Kovai Express, 12243 Coimbatore Shatabti Express, 22625 KSR Bengaluru AC Double Decker Express, 12639 KSR Bengaluru Brindavan Express and 16057 Tirupati Sapthagiri Express", the Divisional Railway Manager, Chennai, Southern Railway, posted on X.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Cyclonic storm currently over the Southwest Bay of Bengal
The cyclonic storm is currently over the Southwest Bay of Bengal and is likely to continue to move northwestwards, intensify further and reach Westcentral Bay of Bengal off south Andhra Pradesh and adjoining north Tamil Nadu coasts by Monday forenoon.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: All operations at Chennai airport closed
Due to heavy rain and waterlogging, all operations at Chennai Airport will remain closed for 2 hours.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Violating order is punishable
A circular issued by the District Magistrate of Puducherry stated, "The movements of all persons on the coastal areas close to the sea shore of Puducherry, shall be prohibited from 19:00 hours on 3/12/2023 to 6:00 hours on 5/12/2023....Any person violating this order shall be liable to be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine or both", the official notice stated.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Movement of all persons on the coastal areas prohibited till December 5
In order to prevent any loss of life or property, the district administration restricted the movement of all persons on the coastal areas near the sea-shore has been prohibited from 7 p.m. on December 3 until 6 p.m. on December 5.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Michaung to hit these areas
Cyclon Michaung is expected to hit the west-central Bay of Bengal off south Andhra Pradesh and adjoining north Tamil Nadu coasts.
Chennai Cyclone Michaung LIVE Tracking Today News: Section 144 imposed on coastal areas of Puducherry
The Puducherry district administration has imposed Section 144 of the IPC on the coastal areas close to the seashore of Puducherry because of the upcoming cyclone 'Michaung'.
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