Flood-hit residents of Chennai in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu are grappling with stagnant water and power disruptions two days after Cyclone Michaung wreaked havoc in the capital and neighbouring district. Normal life came to a standstill in Chennai.

Cyclone Michaung: India Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Chennai | Heavy rainfall continues

Disruptions have hit Apple's supply chain as heavy rains and Cyclone Michaung created chaos in Chennai in India. Foxconn and Pegatron, major iPhone manufacturers have temporarily halted production at their facilities, affecting Apple's output.

Cyclone Michuang hit Foxconn's iPhone factory, production of the phones on halt in India

The Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are on orange alert for cyclone Michaung. Rains lashed parts of Southern India as a tropical Cyclone began its approach towards the region. Both states are bracing themselves for the Cyclone to make landfall on December 5th.

Cyclone Michaung: Indian Air Force deploys rescue choppers; IAF Chetak helicopters placed for relief

Cyclone Michaung claims 17 lives in Tamil Nadu, expected to weaken further in Andhra Pradesh | WION

Cyclone Michaung floods: Tamil Nadu declares holiday for schools in Chennai

In view of possible heavy rainfall due to cyclonic storm Michaung over the Bay of Bengal, all the primary, upper primary, high school and anganwadi centre shall remain closed on 6th December 2023: Office of the Collector and District Magistrate, Gajapati.

Cyclone Michaung: India's Andhra Pradesh to be worst-hit by the cyclone | World News | WION

Cyclone Michaung has crippled parts of the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Several people have been left stranded in Chennai due to the floods caused by the cyclone including Indian actors Aamir Khan and Vishnu Vishal.

Actors Aamir Khan, Vishnu Vishal rescued from Chennai floods, photos go viral

Cyclone Michaung: Chennai floods disrupt iPhone manufacturing at Foxconn & Pegatron | World DNA

At least five people were killed due to the heavy rains in separate incidents across Chennai, which is in India's southern state of Tamil Nadu, said the police on Monday (Dec 4).

Cyclone Michaung: At least five killed in Chennai amid heavy rains, flights halted

At the time Cyclone Michaung makes its landfall, its windspeed is expected to be 110 kmph. Almost 10,000 people have been evacuated. Heavy to very heavy rains, accompanied by strong winds, have already lashed many parts, including Nellore, Prakasam and Bapatla districts. The Andhra Pradesh government has appointed several senior bureaucrats as special officers for the cyclone affected districts.

Cyclone Michaung makes landfall in Bapatla, Andha Pradesh along India's Eastern Coast | WION

As Cyclone Michaung approached the north coast of Tamil Nadu, several areas in Chennai experienced severe waterlogging. People have been sharing videos of the flooded roads and submerged cars on social media platforms.

WATCH | Airport runway inundated, crocodile spotted on road as Cyclone Michaung causes mayhem in Chennai

Cyclone Michaung: Red alert issued in 10 districts as cyclone approaches southern India

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) said Cyclone Michuang in the Bay of Bengal, has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm and lay around 90kms north-northeast of Chennai city, as of Monday noon.

Michaung now a severe cyclone, headed for Andhra coast; rains continue to lash Chennai

The Southern Indian city of Chennai and its adjoining districts of Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu, and Tiruvallur have been witnessing very heavy rainfall and gusty winds over the last 12 hours, owing to the impact of Cyclone Michaung, in the Bay of Bengal.

Cyclone Michaung: Chennai, nearby districts lashed by over 25 cms of rain; airport arrivals closed for 14 hrs

As a measure of precaution, teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed in the southern Indian city of Chennai and its adjoining districts, in view of a brewing cyclone in the Bay of Bengal and the very heavy rains it could bring.

India: NDRF deployed in Chennai and adjoining regions after cyclone, heavy rain warning

A prevailing low-pressure area over the south Andaman Sea and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal has evolved into a well-marked low pressure area as on Wednesday (Nov 29).

India: Cyclone brewing in Bay of Bengal could bring very heavy rainfall in Chennai

The officers of India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) are responsible for carrying out anti-smuggling and counter-trafficking measures across international borders.

India: Wildlife Act amendment helps crackdown on illegal trade; elephant tusks seized

Pakistan is up against Afghanistan in their next World Cup 2023 match on Monday (Oct 23) in Chennai. Coming off on the back of two successive defeats at the hands of India and Australia, Pakistan’s back is against the wall, and their former legend Shoaib Akhtar has warned them not to take Afghanistan lightly, given the match is played in Chennai, where conditions favour spinners.

World Cup - 'Save yourself from embarrassment..., Shoaib Akhtar warns Pakistan not to take Afghanistan lightly

Battling initial hiccups and some tricky phases, India kickstarted their World Cup campaign against Australia with a six-wicket win at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday (October 8) evening.

World Cup 2023: India brave initial blues to stave off Australia challenge, win by 6 wickets

Former Indian men's cricket team coach believes Steve Smith is all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja's bunny after the left-arm orthodox spinner outfoxed the Australian batter during the World Cup match in Chennai on Sunday (October 8).

World Cup 2023: Ravi Shastri names Australian batter as Jadeja's bunny after Chennai win

India faced Australia in match 5 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Sunday (Oct 8) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. It was both the teams' opening games where Rohit Sharma & Co.

CWC 2023: Sachin Tendulkar heaps praise on Virat Kohli-KL Rahul, points out where Australia went wrong

While developing a fighter plane, it is crucial to prove the mechanism to eject the pilot(s) safely, mid-flight. Likewise, while working towards an astronaut mission, it is of utmost importance to prove the mechanism to eject the crew module (astronaut-carrying shell) to safety, when the rocket is mid-flight.

ISRO gearing up for mid-flight ejection test, in prep for Gaganyaan

It's been two days since the blaze took place at an Apple iPhone Assembly factory in Southern India and as of today, production has not been started after Sunday night.

India: Two days since Apple Assembly Unit fire | Production halted in Chennai city

Russia, and India are all set to forge a new and promising business alliance with India. Russia has expressed a strong desire to develop an alternative maritime route connecting Vladivostok to Chennai. It comes after the India-Middle East-Europe corridor was unveiled to challenge China's Belt and Road Initiative. Watch this video for an in-depth analysis of this development.

Russia Ditches China for India? Moscow Seeks New Maritime Route with Chennai

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