Chennai ‘Cyclone Michaung’ Tracker Highlights: The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, which escalated into a severe cyclonic storm named ‘Michuang,’ made landfall near Nellore and Machilipatnam with wind speeds reaching up to 90-100 km/h. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the landfall process of Cyclone Michaung is now completed, and the weather system is likely to move northwards, weakening into a cyclonic storm. It has brought heavy rains to Andhra Pradesh, resulting in inundated streets and significant disruption to normal life in neighboring Tamil Nadu. Andhra Pradesh is expected to experience rain for over the next 24 hours. So far, 17 people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents in Chennai. Check grammar
The Andhra Pradesh government has taken measures to combat the impact of the storm with Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy ordering all schools to be closed and putting eight districts—Tirupati, Nellore, Prakasam, Bapatla, Krishna, West Godavari, Konaseema, and Kakinada—on high alert. The CM also convened a meeting with district collectors to assess the situation and allocate funds to protect crops.
On Sunday, Prime Minister Modi said he is in constant touch with the governments of states and assured continuous coordination with the states on the eastern coast for relief and rescue operations. He encouraged BJP workers in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh to support local administrations in these efforts.
Cyclone Michaung Highlights: Get the latest information on Cyclone Michaung from Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu and the India Meteorological Department here.
According to an official statement by Chennai police, at least Five people died in separate incidents in Chennai, Tamil Nadu amid heavy rain due to Michaung cyclone. One person is injured due to tree fall. (ANI)
Union Home Minister wrote, “Spoke to Tamil Nadu CM Shri MK Stalin Ji and Puducherry CM Shri N. Rangasamy Ji. Took stock of the measures taken to tackle the challenging weather conditions caused by the Cyclone Michaung. Assured them of all the necessary assistance from the Modi Government to secure lives. Adequate deployment of the NDRF has already been made and additional teams are ready for further assistance.”
Spoke to Tamil Nadu CM Shri @mkstalin Ji and Puducherry CM Shri N. Rangasamy Ji. Took stock of the measures taken to tackle the challenging weather conditions caused by the Cyclone Michaung. Assured them of all the necessary assistance from the Modi Government to secure lives.…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 4, 2023
Union Home Minister spoke to Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in the wake of potential landfall of Cyclone Michaung he wrote, “Saving the lives of citizens has been our priority. The central govt is braced to provide all the necessary assistance to Andhra Pradesh. NDRF is already deployed and more teams are on standby to mobilize as needed.”
Had a discussion with the Andhra Pradesh CM Shri @ysjagan Ji about the preparations concerning the potential landfall of Cyclone Michaung.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 4, 2023
Saving the lives of citizens has been our priority. The central govt is braced to provide all the necessary assistance to Andhra Pradesh.…
Severe waterlogging across Chennai following heavy rainfall.
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Severe waterlogging across Chennai following heavy rainfall
— ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2023
(Visuals from Arumbakkam area) pic.twitter.com/k2zXOAvakY
The cyclone is likely to transform ‘severe’, is expected to cross South Andhra Pradesh between Nellore and Machilipatnam close to Bapatla with a maximum sustained wind speed of 90-100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph. (Image courtesy: IMD)
An update from the India Meteorological Department read:
“Cyclonic storm “MICHAUNG centered over the west central and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal off south Andhra Pradesh and adjoining North Tamil Nadu coasts moved northwestwards at a speed of 8 KMPH, intensified into a Severe Cyclonic Storm over the same region on December 4. It is likely to move nearly northwards almost parallel and close to south Andhra Pradesh coast and and cross between Nellore and Machilipatnam (AP) during forenoon of December 5 as a Severe Cyclonic Storm.”
“Several flights have been diverted from Chennai to KIA. Chennai airport has also announced that they would remain closed for arrival operations for a specific period. Not just Chennai, even Tirupati, Visakhapatnam all these regions have issues due to weather conditions. So, there are several delays and cancellations as well. We advise passengers to check the status of their respective flights and so far, 33 flights diverted from Chennai have landed at KIA here,” a BIAL official said. (PTI)
The Chennai airport has been closed for arrival and departure operations till 11 pm on Monday due to severe weather conditions. As many as 70 flights arriving to and departing from the airport were cancelled owing to non-stop rains. (PTI)
Thirty-three flights were diverted from Chennai to Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) here on Monday, due to heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu and across nearby districts of neighbouring state. According to officials of Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) that operates KIA, both domestic as well as international flights including those of Indigo, SpiceJet, Etihad, Lufthansa and Gulf Air were diverted to the city from Chennai, where many flights have also been cancelled. (PTI)
The eight districts listed under alert due to the cyclonic storm are as follows:
1. Tirupati
2. Nellore
3. Prakasam
4. Bapatla
5. Krishna
6.West Godavari
7. Konaseema
8. Kakinada
The helpline numbers set up in Tamil Nadu are as follows:
Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority (TNSDMA): 1070
District helpline: 1077
WhatsApp: 9445869848
Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC): 1913
Amid heavy rainfall, trees uprooted near the Ambattur area, Chennai.
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Amid heavy rainfall, trees uprooted near the Ambattur area, Chennai. pic.twitter.com/XU2Tihh9PO
— ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2023
In the wake of Cyclone Michaung, Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy conducted a meeting with officials to review preparednesss.
VIDEO | Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy holds meeting with officials to review preparedness for in the wake of Cyclone Michaung.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 4, 2023
(Source: Third Party) pic.twitter.com/WhPSc78jQ1
Welcome to our live blog. Here we will provide you with the latest update on the ‘Michaung’ cyclone which erupted this morning over Bay of Bengal. Stay tuned for all the live updates.
This Cyclone eruption marks the fourth of the year over the Bay of Bengal. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed 18 teams to Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Puducherry, and an additional 10 teams are on standby. Furthermore, rescue and relief units from the CoaThis Cyclone eruption marks the fourth of the year over the Bay of Bengal. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed 18 teams to Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Puducherry, and an additional 10 teams are on standby. Furthermore, rescue and relief units from the Coast Guard, Army, and Navy, along with ships and aircraft, have been prepared and are on standby as per the statement released by the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC).st Guard, Army, and Navy, along with ships and aircraft, have been prepared and are on standby as per the statement released by the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC).