Cyclone Michaung live updates: Most of Chennai remains submerged due to heavy rain under the impact of 'Michaung', which has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm. The storm, currently over Bay of Bengal, is likely to head towards the Andhra Pradesh coast. Heavy inundation has been reported from low-lying areas in Chennai while three people have died and the airport has been closed till Tuesday morning. The cyclone is expected to make landfall between Nellore and Machilipatnam early morning tomorrow around 5 am.
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This Article is From Dec 05, 2023
Cyclone Michaung Highlights: 5 Dead As Heavy Rain Submerges Chennai, Landfall Today
Cyclone Michaung is expected to make landfall between Nellore and Machilipatnam early morning tomorrow around 5 am.
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Updated : December 05, 2023 7:18 am IST
Chennai:
Dec 05, 2023 04:53 (IST)
The Chennai Meteorological Centre forecast moderate rainfall, light thunderstorms and lightning in ten districts of Tamil Nadu for Tuesday morning
Dec 05, 2023 01:10 (IST)
Cyclone Michaung: Landfall Likely Between Andhra's Nellore, Machilipatnam Today
Cyclone Michaung, which lay centred over the west coast of the Bay of Bengal, off south Andhra Pradesh and adjoining north Tamil Nadu coasts, on Monday, is likely to cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Machilipatnam on Tuesday morning in the form of a severe cyclonic storm, the weather department informed.
"The Severe Cyclonic Storm "MICHAUNG" over Westcentral and adjoining Southwest Bay of Bengal off south Andhra Pradesh and adjoining north Tamil Nadu coasts moved N-NW with a speed of 12 kmph during the past 6 hours and lay centred at 8:30 am on December 4 over WC Bay of Bengal off south Andhra Pradesh and adjoining north Tamil Nadu coasts, about 50 km southeast of Nellore, 130 km north of Chennai, 180 km south of Bapatla and 200 km south-southwest of Machilipatnam," read a post on the official X handle of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday.
Dec 04, 2023 22:18 (IST)
Cyclone Michaung: 5 Killed As Heavy Rain Pounds Chennai
The deep depression over the South Bay of Bengal, which has intensified into cyclonic storm Michaung, is being monitored due to its destructive nature and potential impact, reported news agency ANI. The cyclone has claimed five lives in separate incidents across Tamil Nadu's Chennai, the police said.
Dec 04, 2023 22:13 (IST)
Cyclone Michaung Landfall Around 5 am Tomorrow: Weather Office
Cyclone Michaung is expected to make landfall early tomorrow morning around 5 am between Nellore and Machilipatnam, the weather department said.
Cyclone Michaung is expected to make landfall early tomorrow morning around 5 am between Nellore and Machilipatnam, the weather department said.
Dec 04, 2023 21:29 (IST)
Indian Railway Preps For Cyclone 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', reported news agency ANI.
The Railways, as part of its preparedness for cyclone-related disaster management, has set up an emergency control cell at the divisional/HQ level with officers from operating, commercial, engineering, electrical, signal/telecommunications, security, etc. branches in each shift to monitor around the clock and take necessary action in connection with train operations.
A war room at the board level has also been activated. Safety counsellors on each shift have been nominated to assist with emergency control.
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Dec 04, 2023 20:49 (IST)
Watch: Road Collapses In Chennai As Cyclone Michaung Brings Heavy Rain
A road in Chennai's upscale Poes Garden area caved as Cyclone Michaung brought with it strong gusts of winds and torrential rains that pounded the city.
Visuals from the area showed a gaping cavity in the middle of the road and an electric pole collapsing into it. Makeshift structures flanked the edge of the cavity.
Poes Garden in south Chennai is a premier locality and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha lived here at her residence Veda Nilayam.
Dec 04, 2023 20:03 (IST)
Cyclone Michaung Live: Australia Consulate's Chennai Office To Stay Shut Tomorrow
Dec 04, 2023 19:57 (IST)
Cyclone Michaung Live: Indian Army Assists Flood Rescue Efforts In Chennai
The Indian Army today said it swiftly responded to a request for assistance from the Chennai civic body and mobilised two columns for the mission. The contingent comprised around 135 personnel equipped with essential resources, including boats, flood relief stores, and vehicles. Indian Army said it successfully rescued and assisted about 300 citizens during their mission.
The Indian Army today said it swiftly responded to a request for assistance from the Chennai civic body and mobilised two columns for the mission. The contingent comprised around 135 personnel equipped with essential resources, including boats, flood relief stores, and vehicles. Indian Army said it successfully rescued and assisted about 300 citizens during their mission.
Dec 04, 2023 19:46 (IST)
Cyclone Michaung Live: Passengers Advised To Avoid St Thomas Mt Metro Station
Dec 04, 2023 19:45 (IST)
Cyclone Michaung Live: Drainage Faces New Challenge In Waterlogged Chennai
Severe backlash from sea waves in all four outlets is slowing down the drainage of water, said civic authorities in Chennai where Cyclone Michaung brought heavy rain and led to waterlogging. The inundation is equally spread across Chennai and the water is expected to be drained in 12 hours if the rain stops, they said.
Severe backlash from sea waves in all four outlets is slowing down the drainage of water, said civic authorities in Chennai where Cyclone Michaung brought heavy rain and led to waterlogging. The inundation is equally spread across Chennai and the water is expected to be drained in 12 hours if the rain stops, they said.
Dec 04, 2023 19:13 (IST)
Cyclone Michaung Live: Top Officials Inspect Arrangements Ahead Of Cyclone Landfall
Bapatla District Collector P Ranjit Basha, Superintendent of Police Vakul Jindal, and MLA Kona Raghupathi inspected the coastal rehabilitation center in Surya Lanka as part of the pre-relief measures of Cyclone Michaung.
Dec 04, 2023 19:07 (IST)
Rescue Teams On Standby In Andhra District Bracing For Cyclone Landfall, Say Cops
"All police stations in Bapatla have been alerted. The NDRF and SDRF teams are in place to carry out rescue measures. Steps are being taken to shift all those in low lying areas to cyclone shelters," says Bapatla Superintendent of Police Vakul Jindal. Bapatla is where Cyclone Michaung is expected to make landfall after midnight.
Dec 04, 2023 19:04 (IST)
Cyclone Michaung To Touch Andhra's Krishna District After Midnight, Says Official
Raja Babu, Collector of Andhra Pradesh's Krishna District, says Cyclone Michaung will touch Krishna district after midnight and reach Machilipatnam before 4 am. All necessary steps have been taken, said the District Collector.
Raja Babu, Collector of Andhra Pradesh's Krishna District, says Cyclone Michaung will touch Krishna district after midnight and reach Machilipatnam before 4 am. All necessary steps have been taken, said the District Collector.
Dec 04, 2023 18:53 (IST)
Cyclone Michaung Live: List Of Trains Connecting Chennai Cancelled Amid Heavy Rain
Dozens of trains connecting Chennai have been cancelled due to waterlogging after Cyclone Michaung unleashed heavy torrential rains on Tamil Nadu. At least 26 trains have been fully cancelled while two were cancelled partially. Southern Railway has announced that all passengers affected by the train cancellations will receive full refunds.
Dec 04, 2023 18:51 (IST)
Cyclone Michaung Live: 3 Deaths, Green Corridors, Traffic Diversions In Chennai
Dec 04, 2023 18:34 (IST)
Cyclone Michaung Live: Tamil Nadu Urges Private Firms To Allow Work From Home
The Tamil Nadu government has appealed to private companies to allow their employees work from home as much as possible. It has already declared a public holiday tomorrow in Chennai and three other districts, closing schools, colleges, educational institutions, and government offices. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken to Chief Minister MK Stalin on the impact of the cyclone and assured him assistance for damages.
Dec 04, 2023 18:31 (IST)
Cyclone Michaung Live: iPhone Production Halted At Chennai Facility
Taiwan's Foxconn has halted production of Apple iPhones at its facility near Chennai due to heavy rains, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday. Foxconn is yet to decide whether to resume production on Tuesday, the sources said.
Taiwan's Foxconn has halted production of Apple iPhones at its facility near Chennai due to heavy rains, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday. Foxconn is yet to decide whether to resume production on Tuesday, the sources said.
Dec 04, 2023 18:21 (IST)
Cyclone Michaung Live: Chennai Airport To Remain Closed Till Tuesday Morning
Dec 04, 2023 17:56 (IST)
Cyclone Michaung Live: Cyclone Michaung Landfall Expected Around Midnight
Cyclone Michaung is expected to make landfall around midnight between Machalipatnam and Nellore in Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh.
Dec 04, 2023 17:23 (IST)
Cyclone Michaung Live: Rainwater Enters Chennai Airport Runway, Planes Grounded
Heavy rain has caused severe waterlogging in Chennai as cyclone Michaung approaches the North coast of Tamil Nadu before it heads towards Andhra Pradesh. Chennai airport has suspended operations, with 12 domestic outbound flights and four international flights being cancelled. Three incoming international flights were diverted to Bengaluru due to the weather conditions. Flights were seen grounded as rainwater entered the airport runway, prompting authorities to order its closure till 11 pm tonight.
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