Cyclone Michaung Expected to Strengthen Into Severe Cyclonic Storm Today; Public Holiday in Chennai

India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that Cyclone ‘Michaung’ is expected to intensify into severe cyclonic storm by December 04 evening. IMD also informed that it is expected to make landfall between Nellore and Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh on December 05 evening. IMD also issued heavy rainfall with strong winds likely to continue in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, and Tiruvallur districts till evening.