Early on Wednesday, Cyclone Michaung weakened right into a deep melancholy over central coastal Andhra Pradesh. While rainfall subsided in lots of locations, the cyclone left in its wake a path of loss of life and destruction, particularly within the Tamil Nadu capital, Chennai.
The flooding in Chennai following heavy rains triggered by Cyclone Michaung had claimed 17 on Tuesday, in response to ANI. On Wednesday the Chennai Police reported 6 extra deaths. According to the police, as many as 10 incidents of drowning and electrocution have been reported for which medical help was rendered.
Waterlogged streets in a number of locations throughout Chennai meant individuals, particularly these dwelling on the bottom or decrease flooring, needed to be evacuated. Many have taken shelter on rooftops with the authorities making an attempt to rescue individuals by airlifting or through boats.
On the Chennai Valacherry most important street, a inexperienced-tech structural building constructing collapsed, and three individuals had been discovered trapped inside. The Tamil Nadu authorities, with the assistance of the NLC firm, began to pump out the water utilizing motor pumps.
VCK Chief and MP Thirumavalavan visited the realm and inquired with officers and relations of those that had been struck inside.
Heavy rains continued to lash Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, with Virudhunagar district recording the best rainfall of 8 centimetres. Ponnamaravathi in Pudukkottai district, Natham in Dindigul district, Singampunari in Sivagangai district, and Sathiar in Madurai district all recorded 7 centimetres of rainfall.
The heavy rains which were lashing Chennai over the previous few days have led to flooding in a number of low-mendacity areas of the town. In response to the scenario, the police division has deployed groups to offer aid and rescue to affected residents.
The groups have been distributing meals packets, water, and different important provides to the affected residents. They are additionally serving to to evacuate individuals from flooded areas and offering medical help to these in want.
Earlier, six deaths had been reported within the Greater Chennai Police jurisdiction given the Michaung cyclone, in response to the Chennai police. Heavy rains have triggered flooding in Chennai, and rescue employees have been deployed to evacuate residents from affected areas.
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Amid the destruction brought on by Cyclone Michaung in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in search of a direct interim aid fund of Rs 5060 crores. CM Stalin additionally requested the PM to ship a central group to evaluate the damages brought on by the cyclone within the state. The Tamil Nadu CM additionally inspected the cyclone-affected areas on Wednesday morning.
Tamil Nadu BJP chief Okay Annamalai mentioned, “We’ve rescued so many people till midnight. Without having any power, just with ordinary citizens’ support, the BJP is doing its part…it is very unfortunate to see Chennai reeling under this kind of rain time and again. There is a systemic failure and for the past 45 years, this is the story of Chennai. Politicians keep promising but they have all failed…political will is very short-sighted, it is not long-term…we won’t talk about it now but after 3-4 days from now, once the situation improves…We want people to look at alternatives now…”
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#WATCH | Tamil Nadu BJP chief Okay Annamalai says, ” We’ve rescued so many people till midnight. Without having any power, just with ordinary citizens’ support, BJP is doing its part…it is very unfortunate to see Chennai reeling under this kind of rain time and again. There is a… https://t.co/uPfSDZwXSp pic.twitter.com/hMdvsbYjq4
— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2023
Meanwhile, PM Narendra Modi had taken to ‘X’, and posted, “My thoughts are with the families of those who have lost their loved ones due to Cyclone Michaung, especially in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry. My prayers are with those injured or affected in the wake of this cyclone. Authorities have been working tirelessly on the ground to assist those affected and will continue their work till the situation fully normalises.”
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My ideas are with the households of those that have misplaced their family members because of Cyclone Michaung, particularly in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry. My prayers are with these injured or affected within the wake of this cyclone. Authorities have been working tirelessly on the…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 6, 2023
As per experiences, after 1980, Chennai has acquired the heaviest rainfall because of Michaung.Â
