Chennai Rains Fury: Death Toll Reaches 17; NDRF, IAF Begin Rescue Ops | Top Points

Cyclone Michaung has wreaked havoc throughout Chennai and its neighbouring districts previously few days, inflicting airports and subways to close down as town is half submerged in rain waters. The cyclone triggered heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

So far, no less than 17 individuals have died in rain-related incidents in Chennai, whereas property value crores has been broken. However, the rain has subsided in Chennai and flight and practice operations are again on observe with rescue operations underway in a number of elements of town.

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday mentioned the landfall strategy of Cyclone Michuang is accomplished whereas southern districts of Odisha and japanese Telangana proceed to be on alert.

Cyclone Michaung: Here are prime updates on Chennai rains

• At least 17 individuals misplaced their lives in varied rain-related incidents in Chennai on account of Cyclone Michaung.
• The Indian Air Force (IAF) Chetak helicopters have been deployed for flood reduction operations in Chennai.
• A complete of 29 NDRF groups have been deployed in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Puducherry to undertake reduction and rescue operations.
• DMK MP Kanimozhi on Tuesday mentioned that over 400 shelters have been ready to maneuver individuals affected by flooding in Chennai.
• The Chennai airport runway was flooded as no flights have been obtainable until 9 am on Tuesday, inflicting chaos and inconvenience to passengers.
• Due to heavy rains and flooding, faculties in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu will stay closed on December 6.
• Actor Amir Khan alongside along with his group was rescued by Chennai Fire Service personnel after he was stranded in flooding. Among these rescued was additionally badminton participant and Arjuna Awardee Jwala Gutta
• State-run NLC India on Tuesday mentioned that it has despatched high-capacity pumps utilized in lignite mines to pump out water from inundated areas in Chennai.
• The DMK on Tuesday demanded an instantaneous central help of Rs 5,000 crore to offer reduction to the individuals and rebuild infrastructure in Chennai.
• The Tamil Nadu authorities mentioned that their important focus is to carry again the 80% of energy provide and 70% of cell networks have already been restored.
• Several District Disaster Response Teams (DDRT) have been fashioned to hold out reduction work in all rain-affected areas throughout Chennai.
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday mentioned the landfall strategy of Cyclone Michuang is accomplished.