Cyclone Michaung Live Updates: Chennai Faces Heavy Rainfall Today, Flight Operations Affected
Around noon, Cyclone Michaung is predicted to make landfall between Nellore and Machilipatnam tomorrow.
Chennai: Stay updated on Cyclone Michaung with live reports. The tropical storm ‘Michaung,’ currently positioned over the Bay of Bengal, is forecasted to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm today. Chennai is already experiencing heavy rainfall, and the storm is moving towards the Andhra coast.
Several areas in Chennai are currently submerged, facing significant inundation in low-lying regions.
The cyclone is expected to reach land between Nellore and Machilipatnam tomorrow. Keep an eye out for real-time updates on Cyclone Michaung and the ongoing rainfall in Chennai.
In Machilipatnam, the coastline is tumultuous, with wind speeds ranging from 45 to 60 km/h. District authorities are advising farmers to monitor the impact on crops, and designated storage points have been set up. Fishermen are cautioned against venturing into the sea.
Due to the cyclone, the Education department and District Collector have declared a two-day leave for districts on high alert.
NDRF and SDRF teams, along with officials from revenue, police, agriculture, fisheries, and electricity departments, have been mobilized for surveillance. Orange alerts have been issued for Nellore, Guntur, NTR, Krishna, West Godavari, Tirupati, and Chittoor districts.
