This story is from December 05, 2023
Cyclone Michaung wreaks havoc in Tamil Nadu, causing massive waterlogging in Chennai due to heavy rains, leading to rising levels in the Koovam River.
Chennai airport, after a closure lasting nearly 24 hours due to severe waterlogging and strong wind conditions in anticipation of Cyclone Michaung's landfall, resumed operations on Tuesday morning.
Indian Meteorological Department's (IMD) report indicates Cyclone Michaung's expected landfall between Nellore and Machilipatnam on the southern coast of Andhra Pradesh, forecasting maximum winds of 90-100 Kmph.
The Nerkundram bridge witnesses overflow from the Koovam River, surrounded by water amidst the cyclone's impact.
Train services were suspended due to Cyclone Michaung. However, several trains are set to run from alternative railway stations rather than MGR Chennai Central. Additionally, 25 trains have been cancelled for today.
Cyclone Michaung, positioned at 110km east-northeast of Chennai, is causing incessant heavy rainfall in Chennai and its neighboring districts of Kanchipuram, Tiruvallur, and Chengelpet since Sunday evening.
The cyclone is currently moving at a speed of 10kmph in the west-northwest direction and is anticipated to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by forenoon today.
The forecast suggests that the cyclone is expected to continue its trajectory parallel to north Tamil Nadu and south Andhra Pradesh, potentially making landfall between Nellore and Machilipatnam by December 5 afternoon.
Numerous regions have experienced heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours. Perungudi topped the rainfall chart, receiving 29cm, followed by Avadi with 28cm and Alandur with 25cm.
Notably, Chennai's Nungambakkam and Meenambakkam observatories registered significant rainfall, recording 23cm and 25cm respectively within the past 24 hours, highlighting the intensity of the downpour in the city.
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