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Cyclone Michaung News Live Updates: Rajnath Singh to conduct aerial survey, meet CM Stalin on Thursday

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Dec 06, 2023, 23:27:51 IST

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Cyclone Michaung News Live Updates: Rajnath Singh to conduct aerial survey, meet CM Stalin on Thursday

Cyclone Michaung News Live: Residents grappled with stagnant water and power disruption in parts of Chennai and its suburbs on Wednesday, two days after Cyclone Michaung wreaked havoc in the metropolis and neighbouring districts, even as civic agency personnel stepped up relief and rehabilitation efforts. The government said power was kept suspended in some areas as a preventive measure since the power cables were under water, while asserting all efforts were being taken to restore normalcy. Another day's holiday was declared for schools and colleges in Chennai on December 7. The cyclone-triggered heavy rainfall had led to inundation in localities including Velachery and Tambaram. On Wednesday too, people were seen leaving their homes in the areas surrounded with water to safer zones, carrying their children and wading through the stagnant water. They called for help, including pressing more boats to ferry people to higher ground. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:

23:27 (IST) Dec 06

Governor of Tamil Nadu R N Ravi on Wednesday extended heartfelt condolences to the families of those who have lost their loved ones due to Cyclone Michaung. (ANI)

22:59 (IST) Dec 06

As the rain stops multiple families stranded in flood water, especially elderlies, pregnant ladies, infants and their parents, soldiers continue to provide basic amenities water, food into the deepest corners day or night: Southern Command, Indian Army (ANI)

22:09 (IST) Dec 06

Michaung Cyclone: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) undertook proactive actions to ensure timely pre-emptive measures in response to the disaster and ensured no loss of life at sea. The Coast Guard Radar stations along the coast continuously broadcasted advisories to all mariners through VHF radio: ICG

21:48 (IST) Dec 06

Cyclone Michaung: Nine deaths reported in Chennai and Chengalpattu districts

Nine people died in Chennai and Chengalpattu districts due to electrocution, flooding, and fallen trees caused by the Cyclone Michaung. The state government is actively working to restore normalcy by draining floodwater, providing essential services, and clearing roads. IAF helicopters have been deployed to airdrop food packets in affected areas, and relief efforts are underway. Chief secretary Shiv Das Meena, along with senior bureaucrats, assured the public that the situation is improving, and efforts will continue until normalcy is fully restored. He urged people not to panic and buy essential items beyond their needs.

21:19 (IST) Dec 06

Odisha Special Relief Commissioner asks district collectors to assess damage caused due to cyclone Michaung (ANI)

20:33 (IST) Dec 06

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will conduct an aerial visit of flood-affected areas of Tamil Nadu on 7th December 2023 which were hit by the devastating cyclone ‘Michuang’. He will be accompanied by Thangam Thennarasu, Finance Minister of Tamil Nadu and Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu during this visit. Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr L. Murugan will accompany the Defence Minister on the visit. After the aerial visit Defence Minister will have a meeting with the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M. K. Stalin and take a review of the relief work being carried out by various agencies: Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (ANI)

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20:14 (IST) Dec 06

Cyclone Michuang effect: Pilgrim count at record low at Tirumala temple

The after-effects of cyclone Michuang were strongly felt at the sacred abode of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala where the pilgrim footfall declined to a record low on Tuesday and Wednesday.

20:01 (IST) Dec 06

Tamil Nadu: Severe waterlogging continues in several parts of Chennai.

(Visuals from Koyambedu to Korattur area)

19:31 (IST) Dec 06

Chennai police rescue more than 6,000 flood-affected people

The Greater Chennai Police (GCP) along with the District Disaster Response Team (DDRT) have rescued 6,560 flood-affected people. People were provided with food, drinking water and other essential items. The police had distributed 21,967 food packets for those in need thus far, a statement from the GCP said on Wednesday. Ambulances were sent to pregnant women and others who required medical assistance.

19:06 (IST) Dec 06

Andhra Pradesh: Visuals of the aftermath of the Cyclone Michuang from NTR District; Crops damaged due to heavy rainfall. (ANI)

18:48 (IST) Dec 06

Tamil Nadu: The Indian Air Force continued relief operations till sunset today. The Chetak helicopters of Flying Instructors’ School from AFS Tambaram delivered relief supplies in West Tambaram, Mudichur, Velachery and Pallikaranai areas of Chennai. (ANI)

18:34 (IST) Dec 06

Tamil Nadu: Rescue efforts undertaken by the Indian Navy in Chennai's Pallikaranai and Thoraipakkam area as the city reels under the effect of Cyclone Michuang (ANI)

17:44 (IST) Dec 06

After 40 years, Chennai has suffered such a huge loss due to the Michaung cyclone. People are suffering a lot. I also request the Central Government to provide assistance and funds to help the Tamil people...I am a little dissatisfied with the Tamil Nadu government. They should make better efforts to save the people of Tamil Nadu.

AIADMK MP P. Ravindhranath

17:05 (IST) Dec 06

Tamil Nadu: Air Force Station, Tambaram continues to provide supplies to the affected areas in Chennai. Approximately 400 Kg of relief supplies have been distributed: Defence PRO Chennai (ANI)

16:39 (IST) Dec 06

Andhra Pradesh CM Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday directed Collectors of districts affected by the severe cyclonic storm 'Michaung' and superintendents of police to work towards restoring normalcy in a compassionate manner. The chief minister issued the guidelines during a review meeting from his camp office on the relief measures.(PTI)

15:37 (IST) Dec 06

Cyclone Michaung: School half-yearly exams postponed in four TN districts

The Tamil Nadu school education department has postponed half-yearly exams in Chennai, Chengalpet, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur districts due to cyclone Michaung.

15:37 (IST) Dec 06

Declare floods caused by Cyclone Michaung as national calamity: DMK MP TR Baalu

15:21 (IST) Dec 06

School education department postpones half-yearly exams in Chennai, Chengalpet, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur districts due to Cyclone Michaung. The exams for government, government-aided schools are scheduled to start on Thursday. The exams scheduled for December 7 and 8, will be conducted on December 14 and 20, school education department has announced.

15:07 (IST) Dec 06

After its landfall yesterday afternoon, it has started becoming weak and transformed into a deep depression, today the depression has weakened further...it will weaken further shortly...rainfall will continue for another 12-18 hours...in some areas like Chhattisgarh, Odisha and north Andhra Pradesh, there could be heavy rainfall...South Andhra Pradesh is totally clear now, Telangana and Tamil Nadu are also clear, in these places, there won't be any heavy rainfall now due to the cyclone

Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General, IMD

14:57 (IST) Dec 06

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee condoles deaths due to cyclone Michaung

— MamataOfficial (@MamataOfficial)

14:51 (IST) Dec 06

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin took stock of effected areas due to Cyclone Michaung on Wednesday and distributed basic necessities like food and milk to rainfall-affected people in Chennai. (ANI)

14:18 (IST) Dec 06

Authorities working tirelessly on ground to assist those affected by Cyclone Michaung: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said his thoughts are with the families of those who have lost their loved ones due to Cyclone Michaung, and noted that authorities have been working tirelessly on the ground to assist those affected. Severe cyclonic storm Michaung made landfall crossing south Andhra Pradesh coast between 12.30 pm and 2.30 pm on Tuesday leaving its maximum fury to be felt on Monday in Chennai and adjoining areas in neighbouring Tamil Nadu. Southern districts of Odisha and eastern Telangana continue to be on alert.

13:40 (IST) Dec 06

Cyclone Michaung News: One more holiday declared for Chennai schools and colleges

The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday announced a holiday for schools and colleges in Chennai district on Thursday.

12:50 (IST) Dec 06

My thoughts are with the families of those who have lost their loved ones due to Cyclone Michaung: PM Modi tweets

— narendramodi (@narendramodi)

12:30 (IST) Dec 06

Parts of Chennai remain inundated, relief efforts expedited

Residents grappled with stagnant water and power disruption in parts of the city and its suburbs on Wednesday, two days after Cyclone Michuang wreaked havoc in the metropolis and neighbouring districts, even as civic agency personnel stepped up relief and rehabilitation efforts. The cyclone-triggered heavy rainfall had led to inundation in localities including Velachery and Tambaram. On Wednesday too, people were seen leaving their homes in the areas surrounded with water to safer zones, carrying their children and wading through stagnant water. They called for help, including pressing more boats to ferry people to higher ground. Chief Minister M K Stalin visited some of the affected areas and distributed food and essential commodities to people put up at a relief centre in the city. He inspected activities undertaken by the city civic body to drain water.

11:55 (IST) Dec 06

Cyclone Michaung News Live: TN CM goes to South Chennai after Michaung

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin inspected the rain affected areas in Taramani on Wednesday, to assess the flood damages caused by the cyclone Michaung. He provided essentials including rice, milk, bread and mats to people. The chief minister Stalin wrote to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide relief funds of Rs5,060 crore for flood damages due to the cyclone Michaung that hit Chennai on December 2, 3 and 4.

11:11 (IST) Dec 06

Cyclone Michaung News: Sports minister Udhayanidhi Stalin visited the rescue operations at Five Furlong Road in Velachery on Tuesday at midnight

10:56 (IST) Dec 06

Chennai Cyclone NewS: Greater Chennai Police announce GCP Helpline numbers - 23452359, 23452360, 23452361, 23452377 and flood control 23452437

09:42 (IST) Dec 06

Cyclone Michaung: Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin writes to PM Modi, seeks Rs 5,000 crore interim relief

Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release Rs 5,060 crore to take up relief measures in the cyclone-battered state. He also requested a visit by a team of the Union government to assess the affected areas. An official release on Wednesday said the chief minister made the demand in a letter to PM Modi. Stalin said the districts of Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu had witnessed extreme heavy rainfall triggered by cyclone Michaung on December 2, 3, and 4. The cyclonic storm had caused a huge impact in the four districts, especially the Greater Chennai Corporation. “The livelihood of lakhs of people has been affected. The chief minister has explained these in detail and sought immediate interim relief Rs 5,060 crore under certain heads,” said an official release.

09:12 (IST) Dec 06

Cyclone Michaung News: Deep depression, remnant of cyclonic storm Michaung, weakened into a depression over northeast Telangana

The Deep Depression (Remnant of Cyclonic Storm MICHAUNG over central coastal Andhra Pradesh moved nearly northwards weakened into a Depression and lay centered over Northeast Telangana and adjoining south Chhattisgarh-south Interior Odisha-Coastal Andhra Pradesh, about 50 km east-northeast of Khammam, 110 km north-northwest of Gannavaram (Vijaywada) and 250 km southwest of Jagdalpur. The system is likely to continue to move nearly northwards and weaken further into a Well marked Low Pressure Area during next six hours.

08:18 (IST) Dec 06

Cyclone Michaung Live: Women and children from Sai Nagar in Thoraipakkam being evacuated by Greater Chennai police

07:40 (IST) Dec 06

Cyclone Michaung News Live: Supply of essential items disrupted

Supply of essential items such as milk, drinking water and petrol was affected in most parts of Chennai on Tuesday, allowing retailers to sell them at excess price. Government-owned Aavin’s dairy plant in Ambattur, which usually supplies 5 lakh litres of milk, got completely submerged thereby affecting supply in Chennai and efforts have been made to source milk from the neighbouring districts, said Mano Thangaraj, dairy development minister of warning strict action against dealers and lorry drivers, who refused to coordinate. Despite efforts, Aavin milk packets hardly reached most residents in southern and western parts of the city and many tea shops, which started opening in the evening, here bought milk from private vendors by paying up to Rs.100 per litre. This is double the usual price. Similarly, there was a shortage of drinking water cans and trucks started selling 10-litre cans at Rs.60 to Rs.70 instead of Rs.40.

07:39 (IST) Dec 06

Cyclone Michaung Live: Electricity back in 60% areas, waterlogging blocks it in others

Nearly 24 hours after Cyclone Michaung left Chennai inundated, about 60% of the areas received electricity till Tuesday night. Tangedco officials cited waterlogging as a major blockade for not being able to restore power supply. With the power outage, Chennai’s power demand plunged to 100 MW on Monday morning compared to an average 3,000MW4,000MW. By Tuesday evening the demand rose to 1,500 MW, officials said. In core city areas like Mylapore, RK Salai, Chetpet, Kilpauk, West Mambalam and T Nagar, power supply did not resume entirely as the streets were inundated with at least three-foot-deep water. Parts of Pulianthope, Otteri, Madipakkam, Nanganallur, NSK Nagar in Arumbakkam, MM Colony in Aminjikarai, Saraswathi Colony, AGS Colony, Ambedkar Nagar and EB Colony in Adambakkam, most of Avadi and surroundings, Journalist Colony and Tiruvalluvar Nagar in Tiruvanmiyur are some of the areas where power supply couldn’t be restored due to waterlogging.

07:38 (IST) Dec 06

AP Cyclone News: Cyclone Michaung’s landfall in AP throws life out of gear

Cyclone Michaung made landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast near Bapatla on Tuesday afternoon, accompanied by intense rain and fierce winds reaching 100kmph, causing widespread devastation and affecting crores of people. The storm claimed the life of a child in Andhra Pradesh. Following its landfall, the cyclone wreaked havoc on standing crops, primarily paddy, causing extensive damage to thousands of acres, uprooting hundreds of trees and electricity poles. Around 10,000 people were evacuated to safer locations. After landfall, India Meteorological Department said the cyclone raged for about three hours, bringing strong gales and heavy rain to the region. Subsequently, it moved northwards and weakened into a cyclonic storm on Tuesday night. It is expected to further weaken into a depression on Wednesday, triggering heavy rain in parts of north coastal AP, Telangana and southern Odisha. Andhra Pradesh CM Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy directed officials to undertake relief measures promptly.

07:37 (IST) Dec 06

Cyclone Michaung Live: On sunny day after cyclone, many areas still marooned

Sun shone over Chennai’s azure skies on Tuesday, a day after cyclone Michaung ravaged the city and three neighbouring districts, but many neighbourhoods remained under water. The storm that dumped 46cm of rain in two days — December 3 and 4 — flooded thousands of buildings, homes, cars, two-wheelers, gensets and gadgets. Rescue and relief workers struggled to reach several lakh residents left without safe drinking water, food, electricity and connectivity. In some neighbourhoods, government agencies airdropped food, while volunteers joined them in taking food and essen tials by boats. Classified a super-cyclone, Michaung claimed 16 lives and displaced several lakh people. While more than 61,000 people have been accommodated at government-run centres, many families have checked into serviced apartments and budget hotels as they faced shortage of water, essentials and electricity.

21:01 (IST) Dec 05

Cyclone Michaung update: Odisha braces for heavy rains; IMD issues Orange Alert for these districts

20:37 (IST) Dec 05

Cyclone News Live: Michaung makes landfall, claims 12 lives, and leaves trail of deluge and disruption

Severe cyclonic storm Michaung made landfall crossing south Andhra Pradesh coast between 12.30 pm and 2.30 pm on Tuesday leaving its maximum fury to be felt on Monday in Chennai and adjoining areas in neighbouring Tamil Nadu. Southern districts of Odisha and eastern Telangana continue to be on alert.

19:50 (IST) Dec 05

The Indian Air Force dropped food packets in area that got cut off in Adyar and Chennai harbour

— TOICitiesNews (@TOICitiesNews)

19:39 (IST) Dec 05

Cyclone Michaung Live: Indian Army personnel rescuing stranded people in Saidapet in Tamil Nadu.

19:37 (IST) Dec 05

Cyclone Michaung News Live: Air Force Station, Tambaram, dropped relief materials in areas of Adyar and close to Chennai Harbour that were cut off due to flooding as part of disaster relief. Two helicopters were launched to drop 500 packets of food materials and ration. More sorties would be launched to distribute relief supplies in other affected areas. The operation is being conducted in close liaison with Tamil Nadu state government.

19:27 (IST) Dec 05

Cyclone Michaung News Live: Chembarambakkam lake water level crosses 23 feet for first time since 2015; water release increased

The quantum of water being released from the Chembarambakkam lake in Chennai was increased to 6,000 cusecs on Tuesday evening as the water level reached 23.45 feet. It is for the first time after 2015 that the water level in the Chembarambakkam lake crossed 23 feet.

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19:17 (IST) Dec 05

Tamil Nadu Cyclone NewS: Tamil Nadu seeks Rs 5,000 cr central assistance as rains wreak havoc in Chennai, neighbouring districts

The DMK on Tuesday demanded an immediate central assistance of Rs 5,000 crore to provide relief to the people and rebuild infrastructure in Chennai and nearby districts hit by incessant rains caused by cyclone Michaung. The demand was made by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP and Parliamentary party leader T R Baalu in Lok Sabha and Tiruchi Siva in Rajya Sabha.

19:12 (IST) Dec 05

Revenue and disaster management minister KKSSR Ramachandran announced that food will be distributed by helicopter to the people trapped in the affected areas in Chennai.

18:58 (IST) Dec 05

Echoes of distress persist in Chennai amid deluge aftermath

Submerged in water, with no access to power and transport, it was various social media platforms that came to people's aid in the rain hit city since Monday. Cries of help were forwarded through the night, as Chennaiites, who waded through a similar nightmare in 2015, reconnected online again and formed citizen rescue groups to deal with emergencies.

18:49 (IST) Dec 05

Actor Aamir Khan rescued from floods in Chennai

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan and Tamil actor Vishnu Vishal, who were stranded during rain in Chennai’s Karapakkam on Monday, were rescued by fire and rescue services personnel. In a social media post, Vishnu Vishal thanked the fire and rescue department in helping people stranded there.

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18:47 (IST) Dec 05

Two trains to New Delhi to start from Tambaram on Wednesday

Chennai Central - New Delhi Grand Trunk Express at 1am Train No. 12621 MGR Chennai Central - New Delhi Tamil Nadu Express 6am

18:25 (IST) Dec 05

Amid rampant power cut complaints in post rain Chennai, Govt says 80% supply restored

While many residents in the rain affected parts of the city were grappling with poor mobile network connectivity and power cuts, the state government has said that their main focus is to bring back normalcy and that 80 per cent of power supply and 70 per cent of mobile networks have already been restored.

18:23 (IST) Dec 05

NLCIL sends 16 giant pumps to flood-hit Chennai

NLC India Limited (NLCIL) has dispatched 16 giant high-capacity pumps to Chennai, which has been flooded due to excessive rainfall under the influence of cyclone Michaung. The company also dispatched the required number of engineers and technicians from its three mines to Chennai to assist the Greater Chennai Corporation teams in draining stagnated water. These powerful motor pumps are used in the mines to pump out stagnant water quickly, according to a release from the company.

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18:16 (IST) Dec 05

Andhra Pradesh: Rain lashes several parts of Visakhapatnam due to cyclone Michaung.

18:04 (IST) Dec 05

Cyclone Michuang effect: Tirumala dams can now provide drinking water to devotees for next 214 days

As Cyclone Michuang wreaked havoc in Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh, its accompanying relentless rainfall proved to be a providential blessing for Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). Facing the specter of a harsh summer next year due to the monsoon failure this year, the incessant rains brought relief to the TTD, revitalizing water levels in crucial dams.

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