‘Cyclone Michaung’ Highlights: Landfall completes, storm weakens; Andhra Pradesh expects rainfall for next 24 hours

TTD Chairman, Tirupati MLA Bhumana Karunakara Reddy and City Commissioner Haritha take stock of Pulavani Gunta and Gollavani Gunta areas which are inundated following rainfall in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

Rainwater enters houses and leaves streets inundated as incessant rainfall in Chennai, visuals from Maduravoyal area.

Several parts of Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh experienced waterlogging, followed by heavy rains in the region caused due to Cyclone ‘Michaung’ likely to hit by today noon.

At least eight people have been killed due to heavy rains lashing Tamil Nadu’s Chennai under the influence of Cyclone Michaung, which is expected to make landfall between Andhra Pradesh’s Nellore and Machilipatnam on Tuesday afternoon. Some bodies have been identified, while others remain unknown, according to Chennai Police. An unidentified body was found at the platform near the Vaidyanathan flyover (H-5 New Washermenpet PS limits) and was sent to Government Stanley Hospital.

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The South Central Railways today morning diverted 12665 Howrah – Kanniyakumari via Krishna Canal, Guntur, Nandyal, Yerraguntla, Renigunta, Katpadi, Arakkonam, Chengalpattu, and cancelled 07666 Gudur – Renigunta and 07667 Renigunta – Gudur on December 5 and 6.

Heavy rains and high-speed winds from Cyclone Michaung are affecting Tirupati, Nellore, Bapatla, and other areas in Coastal Andhra Pradesh. Eight districts are on high alert. Hundreds have been evacuated to over 200 relief camps in Tirupati, Nellore, Prakasam, Bapatla, Krishna, West Godavari, Konaseema, and Kakinada. The India Meteorological Department predicts heavy rainfall in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and South Coastal Andhra Pradesh from December 4 to December 6.

The official account of Chennai airport on X posted saying that the Chennai Airfield is now open for all arrival and departure operations.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin addresses a press conference after Cyclone Michaung wreaked havoc across state.

“Light thunderstorm and lightning with moderate rain are very likely over Chennai, Tiruvallur,Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Ranipet and Vellore districts of Tamil Nadu. It is also very likely over isolated places in Tirupattur, Thiruvannamalai, Villupuram and Kanyakumari districts of Tamil Nadu ” the Regional Centre stated in a release. (ANI)

70 year old among 8 has been killed in Chennai due to heavy rainfall caused by Michaung Cyclone heading towards Andhra Pradesh coast.

As Severe #cyclonicmichaung is likely to make landfall today on the southern coast of the state between Nellore and Machilipatnam, close to Bapatla, moderate rainfall with gusty winds is being experienced in Bapatla. (ANI)

Fields in several parts of Machilipatnam in Krishna district submerge due to rainfall and waterlogging as an impact of Severe Cyclonic Storm Michaung. Michaung is likely to make landfall today on the southern coast of Andhra Pradesh between Nellore and Machilipatnam. (ANI)

Severe Cyclonic Storm “MICHAUNG” (pronounced as MIGJAUM) over Westcentral Bay of Bengal off south Andhra Pradesh coast (Cyclone Warning for Andhra Pradesh Coast) – LATEST SATELLITE ANIMATION TILL 0600 HOURS IST OF TODAY, 5TH DECEMBER, 2023.

Latest IMD update indicates severe Cyclonic Storm “MICHAUNG” over Westcentral Bay of Bengal off south Andhra Pradesh and adjoining north Tamilnadu coasts moved northwards with a speed of 07 kmph during past 06 hours and lay centered at 0530 hours IST of today, the 5th December,2023.

As per , Indian Meterological Department The Cyclonic storm ‘Michaung’ Likely to move nearly northwards parallel and close to south Andhra Pradesh coast and cross south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Machilipatnam, close to Bapatla during forenoon of 5th December as a Severe Cyclonic Storm. (Image : IMD)

As per the Chief Minister’s Office statement, the severe cyclonic storm is forecasted to hit near Bapatla by Tuesday noon, accompanied by winds up to 100 kilometers per hour. Gales reaching speeds of 110 kilometers per hour are expected during Tuesday forenoon. The weather system is anticipated to persist until Thursday, following which it will likely weaken into a deep depression and gradually dissipate, according to the statement. (PTI)

“Special officers have been appointed for all cyclone-affected districts, besides releasing Rs 2 crore each for rescue and relief works. The special officers will work in close coordination with the collectors and, if more funds are needed, the government will comply with the request,” Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said in a release. (PTI)

An alert has been issued for eight districts: Tirupati, Nellore, Prakasam, Bapatla, Krishna, West Godavari, Konaseema, and Kakinada. The Chief Minister has commenced various relief efforts, appointing special officers for each affected district and allocating Rs 2 crore for rescue operations in each district. Additional funding will be arranged if required. (PTI)

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin dialled TamilNadu Ministers PK Sekar Babu, KN Nehru and EV Velu and took stock of damages caused by Cyclone Michaung and relief and rescue operations that are underway. He inquired about the food and facilities that are being provided to the civilians staying at the relief camps: Director of Public Relations, Tamil Nadu (ANI)

District officials are on high alert as Cyclone Michaung is anticipated to make landfall between Nellore and Machilipatnam, prompting a series of precautionary measures across the region in Andhra Pradesh.

To aid residents in low-lying areas, the chief minister mentioned the deployment of 350 rescue boats and the assignment of 4,320 doctors to provide medical assistance and prevent rain-related illnesses.Across eight locations in the state, 236 relief camps have been set up, providing essential amenities including food and shelter to 9,634 affected individuals.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin stated on Monday that the government is taking urgent measures to address the impact of Cyclone Michaung, which disrupted life in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, and Chengalpattu districts. “The government is taking all precautionary measures on a war-footing in response to heavy rainfall over the last two days due to Cyclone Michaung causing devastation in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, and Chengalpattu districts,” Stalin mentioned in an official release . (PTI)

Two Chennai-bound flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport were canceled, and East Coast Railways suspended the movement of 60 trains due to the cyclone’s impact in Tamil Nadu.

Due to heavy rainfall predictions in five southern districts of Odisha – Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati, and Ganjam – the state government has deployed five ODRAF teams and eight fire service teams for immediate rescue operations, as stated by Odisha’s Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Satyabrata Sahu. (PTI)

IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra has stated that while Odisha may not experience major impacts, the eastern state can anticipate light to moderate rainfall on Monday night. Furthermore, the intensity is projected to escalate, with heavy rain expected on Tuesday. (PTI)

In the wake of severe cyclonic storm “Michaung ” set to make landfall on Tuesday.The Odisha government has deployed rescue teams in the southern districts of the state as a precautionary measure. (PTI)

Severe Cyclonic Storm “MICHAUNG” currently positioned over Westcentral Bay of Bengal, near south Andhra Pradesh and north Tamil Nadu coasts. Right now, it’s around 80 km southeast of Nellore, 120 km north-northeast of Chennai, 210 km south of Bapatla, and 250 km south-southwest of Machilipatnam. It’s moving at about 10 kmph.The storm is expecCycloneted to keep moving almost northward, very close to the coast of south Andhra Pradesh. Tomorrow morning (5th December), it’s likely to hit the land between Nellore and Machilipatnam, close to Bapatla. When it hits, it’s expected to be a strong storm with winds blowing at about 90-100 kmph, and gusts reaching up to 110 kmph.

Runway at Chennai Airport inundated amid incessant rainfall in the city, triggered by Cyclone Michaung.

Indian Army has saved over 300 citizens after flooding in the Mugalivakkam and Manapakkam areas of Chennai in Tamil Nadu. 135 personnel equipped with essential resources, including boats, flood relief stores, and vehicles provided aid and rescue, says the Indian Army. (ANI)