Cyclone Michaung aftermath: Chennai grapples with widespread damage, watch

In the aftermath of the landfall of Cyclone Michaung in Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh, several parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, including the state capital Chennai are grappling with widespread damage and floods. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the cyclonic storm has weakened into a depression over northeast Telangana after the landfall.

“Deep Depression (Remnant of Cyclonic Storm “MICHAUNG", pronounced as MIGJAUM) weakened into a Depression over Northeast Telangana,” tweeted IMD.

Deep Depression (Remnant of Cyclonic Storm “MICHAUNG”, pronounced as MIGJAUM) weakened into a Depression over Northeast Telangana
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) December 6, 2023

However, Cyclone Michaung has left a trail of destruction, particularly in Chennai.

On Tuesday, Cyclone Michaung made landfall, unleashing continuous heavy rainfall over Chennai and neighbouring areas. The reduced intensity from Monday did not improve the situation, as the downpour persisted, bringing the state capital to a virtual standstill. The relentless rains resulted in severe flooding, disrupting daily life and causing significant casualties and property damage.

The Greater Chennai police, in a statement on Tuesday, reported that 17 individuals lost their lives in various incidents directly attributed to the floods caused by Cyclone Michaung.

Rescue and relief operations are underway in the affected areas, with local authorities and disaster response teams working to assist those affected by the cyclone and subsequent flooding. Evacuation efforts are being coordinated to ensure the safety of residents in affected areas.

Despite the reduced intensity, the lingering impact of Michaung continued to batter the region with heavy rainfall, creating widespread chaos and disruptions.

Here are some visuals from the aftermath of the Cyclone Michaung:

VIDEO | Cyclone Michaung: Drone visuals of affected areas in Chennai, Tamil Nadu following heavy rainfall in the region.#CycloneMichaung pic.twitter.com/MtigxhY9L0
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 6, 2023

VIDEO | Cyclone Michaung: Indian Air Force conducts aerial survey of affected areas in Tamil Nadu.
(Source: Third Party)#CycloneMichaung pic.twitter.com/6uPHZDNh5z— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 6, 2023

VIDEO | Cyclone Michaung: Visibility affected in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu amid heavy rainfall in the region.#CycloneMichaung pic.twitter.com/aY9NJnePUP
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 6, 2023

VIDEO | Tamil Nadu Minister Muthusamy visited Varadharajapuram village in Kanchipuram district on a tractor and distributed relief products to people affected from flood-like situation caused by Cyclone Michaung. pic.twitter.com/OkvGdTmzit
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 5, 2023

#WATCH | Arumbakkam area of Chennai remains waterlogged following heavy rainfall in the city due to #CycloneMichuang pic.twitter.com/lBxaSeF11S
— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2023

#WATCH | A local hotel staff helps a foreign guest to cross a waterlogged street to reach his car in Chennai's Arumbakkam area pic.twitter.com/Errdcdp9Rf
— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2023

#WATCH | Heavy waterlogging in Chennai's Arumbakkam area in the aftermath of #CycloneMichuang pic.twitter.com/KG9IeYuYss
— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2023

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Roads in Chennai inundated due to heavy rainfall owing to #CycloneMichaung (5.12) pic.twitter.com/V9eTLgr23u
— ANI (@ANI) December 5, 2023

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Water logging witnessed in Chennai owing to #CycloneMichuang (5.12)
(Visuals from Arumbakkam, Jai Nagar area) pic.twitter.com/QTJtKStR5j— ANI (@ANI) December 5, 2023

Meanwhile, IMD has predicted isolated heavy rainfall over north coastal Andhra Pradesh on December 6 due to the impact of the cyclonic storm. Telangana is expected to see heavy rainfall in many parts, with the likelihood of isolated heavy rainfall over south Chhattisgarh, south coastal, and adjacent south interior Odisha. The weather forecaster has placed the southern districts of Odisha on alert, predicting heavy rainfall.

(Edited by : Sudarsanan Mani)

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Cyclone Michaung aftermath: Chennai grapples with widespread damage | Watch

Cyclone Michaung has weakened into a depression after making landfall near Bapatla in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, according to IMD.

By CNBCTV18.com Dec 6, 2023 11:45:37 AM IST (Published)

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