Chennai had heavy rain and strong winds from Cyclone Michaung. This caused floods, accidents, and sadly, seven people died. The airport had problems; flights got canceled or changed because of the rain and strong winds.
The weather department said Cyclone Michaung became a severe cyclonic storm. Because of the bad weather, flights stopped until 9 am the next day. Before that, no planes landed at the Chennai airport from 9:17 am to 11:30 am. The city is now working to help people affected by the heavy rain and its problems. Rescuers are trying to make things better.
Heavy Rain Hits Chennai Hard
Chennai faced intense rain on Monday night as Cyclone Michaung approached the Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh coasts. The heavy rain caused waterlogging near many metro stations in Chennai. At St Thomas metro station, water accumulated up to 4 feet, blocking entry to the station. Passengers were directed to board the metro train at Alandur for their safety.
The city grappled with challenges due to the downpour and its consequences, impacting transportation and accessibility for residents.
Cyclone Michaung: Impact and Response
- Chennai faced heavy rain and winds from Cyclone Michaung.
- Waterlogging and incidents caused five reported deaths in the city.
- Deaths include electrocutions and accidents during the storm.
- Newly constructed wall collapse in Kanathur resulted in two deaths.
- The cyclone intensified into a severe cyclonic storm, affecting flight operations.
- Chennai airport’s runway flooded, leading to flight cancellations and diversions.
- The public holiday declared in Chennai, Kanchipuram, Tiruvallur, and Chengalpattu districts.
- Tamil Nadu government urges private companies’ employees to work from home.
- Essential services like milk supply and healthcare remain operational.
- National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) deploys 21 teams in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry.
- The IMD issues warnings for heavy rainfall in Odisha and other regions.
- Odisha government on high alert, cancels leave for Agriculture department field workers.
- East Coast Railway cancels 60 trains and establishes a helpline for passenger assistance.
- Cyclone impact expected in southern districts of West Bengal, including Kolkata, with predicted rainfall on December 6 and 7.