Government of Tamil Nadu has announced holiday for all schools and colleges in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram districts tomorrow (Dec 6).

Cyclone Michaung: Tamil Nadu govt extends holiday til tomorrow | Storm to make landfall soon

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.

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. Authorities in Tamil Nadu have also declared the closure of schools, colleges, and government offices. Meanwhile, Chennai airport suspended 12 domestic outbound flights and four international flights. Due to the harsh weather conditions, the Chennai airport authorities diverted three international flights to Bengaluru. A video showing the waterlogged runway at Chennai airport has been going viral on X, formerly Twitter. The airport authorities grounded the flights as rainwater entered the runway, prompting them to close the runway until 11:00 pm IST on Monday. Flood hits the chennai airport #ChennaiRains#ChennaiCorporation #ChennaiAirport#Animal #RanbirKapoor @Portalcoin#BiggBoss17 #Melodi #IndianNavyDay #CycloneMichuang #ChennaiFloods #DunkiTrailer #TheBoysS4 #BitcoinETFpic.twitter.com/QS8n6XRxzI — Marcos | ❤️ $AFG (@Moin65786763) December 4, 2023 × The India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rainfall in Chennai and surrounding areas for the next 24 hours. After Chennai, Cyclone Michaung will head towards Andhra Pradesh. It will make landfall near Nellore and Machilipatnam on December 5. The storm has impacted several lives and forced families to look for ways to stay safe amid the flood-like situation on the roads. In another viral video posted by an X user, a man spotted a crocodile in Chennai during the night. The reptile was in the Perungalathar area of the city, crawling on the roadside before disappearing into the bushes. Crocodile🐊 on the streets of Chennai.#CycloneMichuang pic.twitter.com/ohLGpu4sMG — Manobala Vijayabalan (@ManobalaV) December 4, 2023 × Another video from Chennai, posted on X, shows cars floating on the roads as the city gets flooded with rainwater. Apartment in Pallikaranai, Chennai Effect of #CycloneMichuang 😕😕 Stay safe chennai!!#ChennaiRain pic.twitter.com/txiJtrq1BQ — vittoba.balaji (@balavittoba) December 4, 2023 × Tamil Nadu government has deployed disaster response force personnel to tackle the situation in Chennai and neighbouring areas. Many people in vulnerable areas have moved to relief camps. ALSO READ | South India Weather Update: IMD issues warning for several places due to Cyclone Michaung; Check details here Tamil Nadu government has housed 685 people from vulnerable areas and set up 162 relief centres in Chennai, Business Today reported. They have also deployed 14 disaster response teams of 350 personnel and nine National Disaster Response Force teams of 225 personnel in the areas affected by Cyclone Michaung. The state government has also released helpline numbers: 1070 (state), 1077 (district), and 9445869848 (Whatsapp). On Sunday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy to get information about the state's preparations ahead of the landfall on the east coast state. Meanwhile, the IMD has also advised fishermen not to be in the sea during this time. (With inputs from agencies)

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

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

As Cyclone Michaung approaches the Tamil Nadu coast, the capital city Chennai has been inundated amid heavy rainfall. The IMD has predicted heavy rainfall in Chennai and surrounding areas for the next 24 hours.

Gravitas: Cyclone Michaung: Chennai Witnesses Worst Rain in 70-80 Years

Cyclone Michaung approaches India, PM Modi overlooking rescue operations in states amid cyclone

As many as five people were reported dead in the southern Indian city of Chennai, hours before Cyclone Michaung was set to make landfall in the neighbouring state of Andhra Pradesh. The region has been battered with excessive rain that has brought life to standstill. In other news, the corruption case against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resumed on Monday (Dec 4) after a temporary pause was applied due to the events of October 7.&nbsp;

Click on headlines to read more:

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-michaung-live-updates-tamil-nadu-andhra-pradesh-cyclone-666103">Cyclone Michaung: At least five dead, Chennai Airport disrupted</a>

Heavy rains lashed parts of Andhra Pradesh on Monday (Dec 4) under the influence of cyclonic storm 'Michaung'.&nbsp;The Chennai police said that they have received reports of five deaths across the city due to the heavy rains.&nbsp;

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/12/04/397180-cyclone-michuang-3.png?imwidth=3840" />

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-slams-us-for-illegally-entering-waters-near-disputed-second-thomas-shoal-666058">China slams US for 'illegally' entering waters near disputed Second Thomas Shoal</a>

China on Monday (Dec 4) accused the United States of escalating tensions in the South China Sea after it claimed that an American combat ship "illegally" entered waters near the Second Thomas Shoal, which is a disputed atoll.

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/12/04/397138-ayungin-south-china-sea.png?imwidth=3840" />

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-war-benjamin-netanyahu-graft-trial-resumes-in-israel-666091">Israeli PM&nbsp;Benjamin Netanyahu’s graft trial resumes amid war with Hamas</a>

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial resumed on Monday (Dec 4) amid the nation's ongoing war against Hamas, which is a Palestine-based militant group.

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/12/04/397164-benjamin-netanyahu.png?imwidth=3840" /> 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-defence-contractors-register-stellar-profit-for-fourth-consecutive-year-in-a-row-sipri-666019">China defence contractors register stellar profit for fourth consecutive year in a row: SIPRI</a>

China’s top-tier defence contractors outpaced their US counterparts in armed sales for the fourth straight year in 2022, Swedish think tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said in its report on Monday (Dec 4).

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/12/04/397135-china.jpg?imwidth=3840" />

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cop28-presidents-no-science-behind-oil-phase-out-statement-causes-alarm-666064">COP28 president's 'no science' behind oil phase-out statement causes alarm</a>

Sultan Al Jaber, president of the ongoing COP28 summit, has drawn flak for his comment on fossil fuels. According to a media report, Al Jaber said that there was 'no science' to demonstrate that phasing out fossil fuels will achieve the global climate goals.

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/12/04/397156-sutan-al-jaber.jpg?imwidth=3840" />

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-revolutionary-guard-chiefs-open-threat-to-israel-you-will-collapse-in-48-hrs-if-666008">Iran Revolutionary Guard chief's open threat to Israel: 'You will collapse in 48 hours if...'</a>

Major General Hossein Salami, the commander-in-chief of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Sunday (Dec 3) that the Israeli regime would collapse in 48 hours if another military action like the Al-Aqsa Storm operation broke out.

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/12/04/397128-untitled-design-2023-12-04t143538365.png?imwidth=3840" />

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/was-sajid-mir-poisoned-in-pak-jail-heres-what-reports-are-saying-about-2611-mumbai-attacks-conspirator-666110">Was Sajid Mir poisoned in Pak jail? Here's what reports are saying about 26/11 Mumbai attacks conspirator</a>

One of the masterminds of the dastardly 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, Sajid Mir, has been poisoned in the Central Jail of Dera Ghazi Khan in Pakistan, according to unconfirmed reports.&nbsp;

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/06/21/361074-china-3.png?imwidth=3840" />

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-fresh-violence-erupts-in-manipur-as-13-die-in-gunfight-666061">India: Fresh violence erupts in Manipur as 13 die in gunfight</a>

Fresh bout of violence erupted in the northeastern state of Manipur on Monday (Dec 4), killing at least 13, according to a&nbsp;Hindustan Times&nbsp;report.&nbsp;

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/09/24/381670-the-battle-for-kyiv-2023-09-24t144528310.jpg?imwidth=3840" />

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jasprit-bumrah-should-indias-star-javelin-thrower-neeraj-chopra-shares-advice-for-pacer-666105">‘Jasprit Bumrah should...’: India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra shares advice for pacer</a>

During a recent media interaction, India's star javelin&nbsp;thrower Neeraj Chopra shared a valuable advice for speedster and member of Indian men's national cricket team Jasprit Bumrah.&nbsp;

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/12/04/397174-mixcollage-04-dec-2023-07-24-pm-9787.jpg?imwidth=3840" />

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-fan-attacks-actress-florence-pugh-during-dune-2-panel-discussion-watch-665992">Fan attacks actress Florence Pugh during Dune 2 panel discussion: WATCH</a>

In an extremely bizarre development, actress Florence Pugh was attacked by a person while she was minding her business and was part of a panel for her upcoming film&nbsp;Dune: Part Two&nbsp;at a Comic-Con event in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The incident took everyone by surprise as Florence was hit by an object that hit her eye.&nbsp;

<img alt="main img" src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/12/04/397113-horizons-2023-12-04t134045973.jpg?imwidth=3840" />

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/indian-parliament-winter-session-pm-modi-seeks-cooperation-from-opposition-666094">WATCH | Indian Parliament Winter Session: PM Modi seeks cooperation from opposition</a>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/indian-parliament-winter-session-pm-modi-seeks-cooperation-from-opposition-666094/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

&nbsp;

As many as five people were reported dead in the southern Indian city of Chennai, hours before Cyclone Michaung was set to make landfall in the neighbouring state of Andhra Pradesh.

As many as five people were reported dead in the southern Indian city of Chennai, hours before Cyclone Michaung was set to make landfall in the neighbouring state of Andhra Pradesh. The region has been battered with excessive rain that has brought life to standstill. In other news, the corruption case against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resumed on Monday (Dec 4) after a temporary pause was applied due to the events of October 7. Click on headlines to read more: Cyclone Michaung: At least five dead, Chennai Airport disrupted Heavy rains lashed parts of Andhra Pradesh on Monday (Dec 4) under the influence of cyclonic storm 'Michaung'. The Chennai police said that they have received reports of five deaths across the city due to the heavy rains. China slams US for 'illegally' entering waters near disputed Second Thomas Shoal China on Monday (Dec 4) accused the United States of escalating tensions in the South China Sea after it claimed that an American combat ship "illegally" entered waters near the Second Thomas Shoal, which is a disputed atoll. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s graft trial resumes amid war with Hamas Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial resumed on Monday (Dec 4) amid the nation's ongoing war against Hamas, which is a Palestine-based militant group. China defence contractors register stellar profit for fourth consecutive year in a row: SIPRI China’s top-tier defence contractors outpaced their US counterparts in armed sales for the fourth straight year in 2022, Swedish think tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said in its report on Monday (Dec 4). COP28 president's 'no science' behind oil phase-out statement causes alarm Sultan Al Jaber, president of the ongoing COP28 summit, has drawn flak for his comment on fossil fuels. According to a media report, Al Jaber said that there was 'no science' to demonstrate that phasing out fossil fuels will achieve the global climate goals. Iran Revolutionary Guard chief's open threat to Israel: 'You will collapse in 48 hours if...' Major General Hossein Salami, the commander-in-chief of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Sunday (Dec 3) that the Israeli regime would collapse in 48 hours if another military action like the Al-Aqsa Storm operation broke out. Was Sajid Mir poisoned in Pak jail? Here's what reports are saying about 26/11 Mumbai attacks conspirator One of the masterminds of the dastardly 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, Sajid Mir, has been poisoned in the Central Jail of Dera Ghazi Khan in Pakistan, according to unconfirmed reports. India: Fresh violence erupts in Manipur as 13 die in gunfight Fresh bout of violence erupted in the northeastern state of Manipur on Monday (Dec 4), killing at least 13, according to a Hindustan Times report. ‘Jasprit Bumrah should...’: India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra shares advice for pacer During a recent media interaction, India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra shared a valuable advice for speedster and member of Indian men's national cricket team Jasprit Bumrah. Fan attacks actress Florence Pugh during Dune 2 panel discussion: WATCH In an extremely bizarre development, actress Florence Pugh was attacked by a person while she was minding her business and was part of a panel for her upcoming film Dune: Part Two at a Comic-Con event in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The incident took everyone by surprise as Florence was hit by an object that hit her eye. WATCH | Indian Parliament Winter Session: PM Modi seeks cooperation from opposition ×

Top 10 world news: Cyclone Michaung nears landfall, Netanyahu's graft trial resumes, and more

Cyclone Michaung Updates: 5 dead in Chennai amid heavy rain, relief camps set up

Taiwanese tech giants Foxconn and Pegatron on Monday (Dec 4) halted production of Apple iPhones at their facilities&nbsp;near the south Indian city of Chennai in Tamil Nadu, owing to the incessant rains in the region brought by Cyclone Michaung, according to a Reuters report.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The company is yet to take a call on whether to resume production on Tuesday (Dec 5). Foxconn employs as many as 35,000 people at its factory and the halt could have serious ramifications on the production of the iPhones.&nbsp;

This is the second time in recent months that Pegatron has had to bring shutters on production. In September, the Pegatron facility was shut for three days due to a fire accident.

Multiple reports at the time claimed that the fire was sparked by a short-circuit after an electrical switch was left on, following testing of the devices as they were being put together.&nbsp;

The models being assembled at Pegatron are Apple iPhone 14 Plus and 15 Plus. Considering the average cost of these models is around $1000, the impact of not operating for a day means that $20 million worth of phones are not produced.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pegatron-resumes-iphone-assembly-at-indian-factory-three-days-after-fire-640269">Also read |&nbsp;Pegatron resumes iPhone assembly at Indian factory, three days after fire</a>

<h2>Cyclone Michaung</h2>

Cyclone Michaung which emerged from the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a cyclonic storm and is within touching distance of Chennai.&nbsp;

The extreme rainfall by Michaung has brought the city to a standstill. As of the last update, five were reported dead in rain-related incidents in the city.&nbsp;

According to the meteorological department, over the next 24 hours, the cyclone is expected to move towards the Andhra Pradesh coast.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/cyclone-michaung-updates-red-alert-in-10-districts-evacuates-thousands-as-cyclone-michaung-nears-666052">Watch |&nbsp;India: Red alert in 10 districts, thousands evacuate as Cyclone Michaung nears</a>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/cyclone-michaung-updates-red-alert-in-10-districts-evacuates-thousands-as-cyclone-michaung-nears-666052/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

Dr Balachandran, head of the&nbsp;Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), informed WION that&nbsp;15 locations have recorded heavy rainfall, 59 locations have recorded very heavy rainfall and 21 locations have witnessed extremely heavy rains.

Wind speeds near the Chennai airport clocked 88 kmph, while the wind speeds at the core city area clocked 71 kmph.

Rescue and evacuation operations are underway at multiple localities in Chennai and adjoining districts, with the civic authorities

(With inputs from agencies)

Taiwanese tech giants Foxconn and Pegatron on Monday (Dec 4) halted production of Apple iPhones at their facilities near the south Indian city of Chennai in Tamil Nadu, owing to the incessant rains in the region brought by Cyclone Michaung, according to a Reuters report.

Taiwanese tech giants Foxconn and Pegatron on Monday (Dec 4) halted production of Apple iPhones at their facilities near the south Indian city of Chennai in Tamil Nadu, owing to the incessant rains in the region brought by Cyclone Michaung, according to a Reuters report. The company is yet to take a call on whether to resume production on Tuesday (Dec 5). Foxconn employs as many as 35,000 people at its factory and the halt could have serious ramifications on the production of the iPhones. This is the second time in recent months that Pegatron has had to bring shutters on production. In September, the Pegatron facility was shut for three days due to a fire accident. Multiple reports at the time claimed that the fire was sparked by a short-circuit after an electrical switch was left on, following testing of the devices as they were being put together. The models being assembled at Pegatron are Apple iPhone 14 Plus and 15 Plus. Considering the average cost of these models is around $1000, the impact of not operating for a day means that $20 million worth of phones are not produced. Also read | Pegatron resumes iPhone assembly at Indian factory, three days after fire Cyclone Michaung Cyclone Michaung which emerged from the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a cyclonic storm and is within touching distance of Chennai. The extreme rainfall by Michaung has brought the city to a standstill. As of the last update, five were reported dead in rain-related incidents in the city. According to the meteorological department, over the next 24 hours, the cyclone is expected to move towards the Andhra Pradesh coast. Watch | India: Red alert in 10 districts, thousands evacuate as Cyclone Michaung nears × Dr Balachandran, head of the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), informed WION that 15 locations have recorded heavy rainfall, 59 locations have recorded very heavy rainfall and 21 locations have witnessed extremely heavy rains. Wind speeds near the Chennai airport clocked 88 kmph, while the wind speeds at the core city area clocked 71 kmph. Rescue and evacuation operations are underway at multiple localities in Chennai and adjoining districts, with the civic authorities (With inputs from agencies)

Cyclone Michaung: Foxconn, Pegatron halt iPhone production in Chennai

Cyclone Michaung: Heavy rain warning issued for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

Cyclone Michaung Updates: 5 dead in Chennai amid heavy rain, Cyclone Michaung to intensify

India: Red alert in 10 districts, thousands evacuate as Cyclone Michaung nears

Cyclone Michaung Updates : India shuts schools, evacuates thousands as Cyclone Michaung nears

South India Weather Update:&nbsp;<meta name="uuid" content="uuidBx3ihCD4ceyR" /><meta charset="utf-8" />In the wake of Cyclone Michaung, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on Monday in the southern state of Tamil Nadu and nearby regions, including Puducherry.&nbsp;

IMD issued the warning for these cities: Thiruvallur, Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Ranippettai, Thiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Kallakurichy, Vellore, Thirupattur, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri and Salem districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

The weather agency also alerted the residents living in these areas of waterlogging, slippery roads, adverse traffic and damage to loose and unsecured structures.&nbsp;

Many places in Chennai experienced massive waterlogging on Monday. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) said their teams rescued around 15 people from the Tambaran area near Peerkankaranai and Perungalathur.&nbsp;

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/buoyed-by-electoral-success-pm-modi-asks-oppn-not-to-vent-ire-on-first-day-of-parliaments-winter-session-665954" target="_blank">Buoyed by electoral success, PM Modi asks oppn not to vent ire on first day of parliament’s winter session</a>

In the upcoming days, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh will witness heavy showers due to Cyclone Michaung. Tamil Nadu has declared a public holiday on Monday because of the bad weather. Chennai has also suspended suburban train services till Monday, ANI reported. The Southern Railways said, "Only Passenger Specials will operate in these sections until further advice."

<h2>When will Cyclone Michaung make landfall?</h2>

Cyclone Michaung might intensify and hit the west-central Bay of Bengal off south Andhra Pradesh and adjacent north Tamil Nadu coasts by December 4 evening.&nbsp;

In a special bulletin, IMD said, "It is likely to continue to move north-northwestwards, intensify further and reach Westcentral Bay Of Bengal off south Andhra Pradesh and adjoining north Tamilnadu coasts by December 4 forenoon." It also mentioned, "It would move nearly northwards, almost parallel and close to the south Andhra Pradesh coast and cross the South Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Machilipatnam during the forenoon of December 5 as a Severe Cyclonic Storm with a maximum sustained wind speed of 90-100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph."

Cyclone Michaung will pass through Chennai on December 4. However, it will make landfall between Nellore and Machilipatnam on December 5.&nbsp;

On Sunday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy to get information about the state's preparations ahead of the landfall on the east coast state.

Meanwhile, the IMD has also advised fishermen not to be in the sea during this time. They also asked the fishermen already in the sea to return to the coast by Sunday.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

South India Weather Update: In the wake of Cyclone Michaung, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on Monday in the southern state of Tamil Nadu and nearby regions, including Puducherry.

South India Weather Update: In the wake of Cyclone Michaung, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on Monday in the southern state of Tamil Nadu and nearby regions, including Puducherry. IMD issued the warning for these cities: Thiruvallur, Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Ranippettai, Thiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Kallakurichy, Vellore, Thirupattur, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri and Salem districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The weather agency also alerted the residents living in these areas of waterlogging, slippery roads, adverse traffic and damage to loose and unsecured structures. Many places in Chennai experienced massive waterlogging on Monday. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) said their teams rescued around 15 people from the Tambaran area near Peerkankaranai and Perungalathur. ALSO READ | Buoyed by electoral success, PM Modi asks oppn not to vent ire on first day of parliament’s winter session In the upcoming days, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh will witness heavy showers due to Cyclone Michaung. Tamil Nadu has declared a public holiday on Monday because of the bad weather. Chennai has also suspended suburban train services till Monday, ANI reported. The Southern Railways said, "Only Passenger Specials will operate in these sections until further advice." When will Cyclone Michaung make landfall? Cyclone Michaung might intensify and hit the west-central Bay of Bengal off south Andhra Pradesh and adjacent north Tamil Nadu coasts by December 4 evening. In a special bulletin, IMD said, "It is likely to continue to move north-northwestwards, intensify further and reach Westcentral Bay Of Bengal off south Andhra Pradesh and adjoining north Tamilnadu coasts by December 4 forenoon." It also mentioned, "It would move nearly northwards, almost parallel and close to the south Andhra Pradesh coast and cross the South Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Machilipatnam during the forenoon of December 5 as a Severe Cyclonic Storm with a maximum sustained wind speed of 90-100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph." Cyclone Michaung will pass through Chennai on December 4. However, it will make landfall between Nellore and Machilipatnam on December 5. On Sunday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy to get information about the state's preparations ahead of the landfall on the east coast state. Meanwhile, the IMD has also advised fishermen not to be in the sea during this time. They also asked the fishermen already in the sea to return to the coast by Sunday. (With inputs from agencies)

South India Weather Update: IMD issues warning for several places due to Cyclone Michaung; Check details here

Cyclone Michaung: Rains lash parts of Southern India as cyclone approaches

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday (Nov 3) and took stock of the preparations done by the state government to handle Cyclone Michaung and assured him of all help from the central government, said officials. 
 
The top officials were also directed by PM Modi to ensure that all possible help is provided to the state government.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-cyclone-brewing-in-bay-of-bengal-could-bring-very-heavy-rainfall-in-chennai-664343">India: Cyclone brewing in Bay of Bengal could bring very heavy rainfall in Chennai</a>

On Sunday, a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal slowly intensified into a cyclonic storm named 'Michaung', which is expected to hit the south coast of Andhra Pradesh between Nellore and Machilipatnam in the forenoon on December 5 with an expected maximum sustained wind speed of 80-90 kmph gusting to 100 kmph, said the IMD, in its bulletin.

<h2>IMD issues cyclone alert</h2>

A cyclone alert was issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) for Andhra Pradesh and adjoining coasts of North Tamil Nadu for the next 12 hours. In its press release, the IMD said that the deep depression will intensify into a cyclonic storm in the next 12 hours over the southwest Bay of Bengal. 
 
"Yesterday's Deep Depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal moved northwestwards with a speed of 10 kmph during past 6 hours and lay centred at 2330 hours of December 2, 2023, over the same region," stated the release. 
 
"It is likely to move northwestwards and intensify into a Cyclonic Storm over Southwest Bay of Bengal during next 12 hours and reach west-central Bay Of Bengal off south Andhra Pradesh and adjoining north Tamil Nadu coasts by December 4 forenoon," it said.

Watch:&nbsp;Indian PM Narendra Modi's selfie with Meloni breaks internet

<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/indian-pm-narendra-modis-selfie-with-meloni-breaks-internet-665389/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>

As per the release, the cyclonic storm at a maximum sustained speed of 80-90 kmph to 100 kmph will cross the coast of south Andhra Pradesh on December 5. 
 
"Thereafter, it would move nearly northwards almost parallel and close to the south Andhra Pradesh coast and cross the South Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Machilipatnam during the forenoon of 5th December as a Cyclonic Storm with a maximum sustained wind speed of 80-90 kmph gusting to 100 kmph," the release said. 
 
After the cyclone warning was issued by the IMD, local cautionary Signal Number III was hoisted in Chennai, Cuddalore and Ennore ports so as to alert people.

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday (Nov 3) and took stock of the preparations done by the state government to handle Cyclone Michaung and assured him of all help from the central government, said officials.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday (Nov 3) and took stock of the preparations done by the state government to handle Cyclone Michaung and assured him of all help from the central government, said officials. The top officials were also directed by PM Modi to ensure that all possible help is provided to the state government. Also read: India: Cyclone brewing in Bay of Bengal could bring very heavy rainfall in Chennai On Sunday, a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal slowly intensified into a cyclonic storm named 'Michaung', which is expected to hit the south coast of Andhra Pradesh between Nellore and Machilipatnam in the forenoon on December 5 with an expected maximum sustained wind speed of 80-90 kmph gusting to 100 kmph, said the IMD, in its bulletin. IMD issues cyclone alert A cyclone alert was issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) for Andhra Pradesh and adjoining coasts of North Tamil Nadu for the next 12 hours. In its press release, the IMD said that the deep depression will intensify into a cyclonic storm in the next 12 hours over the southwest Bay of Bengal. "Yesterday's Deep Depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal moved northwestwards with a speed of 10 kmph during past 6 hours and lay centred at 2330 hours of December 2, 2023, over the same region," stated the release. "It is likely to move northwestwards and intensify into a Cyclonic Storm over Southwest Bay of Bengal during next 12 hours and reach west-central Bay Of Bengal off south Andhra Pradesh and adjoining north Tamil Nadu coasts by December 4 forenoon," it said. Watch: Indian PM Narendra Modi's selfie with Meloni breaks internet As per the release, the cyclonic storm at a maximum sustained speed of 80-90 kmph to 100 kmph will cross the coast of south Andhra Pradesh on December 5. "Thereafter, it would move nearly northwards almost parallel and close to the south Andhra Pradesh coast and cross the South Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Machilipatnam during the forenoon of 5th December as a Cyclonic Storm with a maximum sustained wind speed of 80-90 kmph gusting to 100 kmph," the release said. After the cyclone warning was issued by the IMD, local cautionary Signal Number III was hoisted in Chennai, Cuddalore and Ennore ports so as to alert people. (With inputs from agencies)

Cyclone Michaung: PM Modi speaks to Andhra CM, takes stock of preparations

cyclone-michaung

Cyclone Michaung, News on Cyclone Michaung, stories on Cyclone Michaung, articles on Cyclone Michaung, Cyclone Michaung stories at Wion, Cyclone Michaung news, Cyclone Michaung latest news

cyclone michaung