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Nine senior IAS officers deputed to supervise relief operations

TN govt deputes 9 IAS officers to monitor, supervise cyclone/rain rescue & relief ops in GCC, Avadi & Tambaram MCs. Public can contact helplines 1913, 25619206/207/208 for Chennai, 18004254355 & 18004251600 for Tambaram & 18004255109 for Avadi. Dial 102/104 in case of difficulty.

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Over 9,600 moved to relief camps; over 14,500 involved in rescue and relief operations

Over 9,600 people from Cyclone Michaung affected parts of Tamil Nadu were on Monday moved to 236 relief camps in eight locations as part of precautionary measures.

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Chance for another cyclonic system exists in Arabian Sea

Even as Cyclone Michaung heads towards the south Andhra Pradesh coast, triggering torrential rain in Chennai and north Tamil Nadu, another system is brewing over the Arabian Sea according to the global models.

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Train services affected due to cyclone

SWR cancels 10 trains b/w Bengaluru/Mysuru-Chennai due to cyclone Michaung. Affected trains incl. Shatabdi, Brindavan, Chennai-Bengaluru-Chennai Shatabdi, Double Decker, SMVT Bengaluru-Danapur & Bengaluru-Pataliputra Express. KSR Bengaluru-New Tinsukiya & Sir M.Visvesvaraiah Terminal-Agartala Express also cancelled.

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Cyclone Michaung: incessant rain paralyses normal life in Nellore

In Nellore, incessant rain has caused public life to be paralysed. 12 mandals received rainfall below 10mm, while Nellore rural mandal received the highest rainfall of 243.4mm. NDRF teams deployed in coastal villages & schools declared holiday. Traffic on Kolkota-Chennai grand trunk road stopped due to flooding. Police deployed at…

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Cyclone Michaung likely to make landfall between Nellore, Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh

Cyclonic storm 'Michaung' intensified to a severe cyclonic storm at 8:30 a.m. today, about 90 km east-northeast of Chennai. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Death of girl during 2019 rain: HC quashes case against MD of private company

The Madras High Court has quashed criminal prosecution initiated against the Managing Director of a private company for the death of a five-year-old girl when a compound wall collapsed on her because of the operation of an earthmover to lay undergone pipelines during heavy rain in Chennai on August 18,…

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Cyclone Michaung | Public holiday for Chennai, neighbouring districts on December 5 too

TN govt declares public holiday in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur districts on Dec 5 due to cyclonic storm Michaung. Essential services, such as police, fire service, local bodies, milk supply, water supply, hospitals/medical shops, power supply, transport, fuel outlets, hotels/restaurants, etc. to remain open. Dec 4 also declared public…

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Rains Pound Southern India Ahead Of Cyclone

Rains lashed southern India's city of Chennai on Monday ahead of the landfall of a powerful cyclone, with a crocodile spotted swimming the streets and cars floating away.

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Cyclone Michaung grows into severe cyclonic storm, Chennai and neighbourhood to receive heavy rains till Tuesday morning

Heavy rains to continue in Chennai till Dec 5; cyclone Michaung intensifies, winds to blow at 60-70 kmph. Red-coded warning issued for Tiruvallur district. Rains to reduce in north TN on Dec 5, water release from Chembarambakkam reservoir to increase.

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Cyclone Michaung | Army, 108 ambulance network take up rescue efforts in Chennai

108 ambulance network has responded to 150 calls for help in Chennai due to Cyclone Michaung. 70 ambulances are operating in the city, transferring patients and evacuating citizens from water-logged areas. Army personnel are using barges to rescue people. 10 NDRF teams are deployed in affected districts, with 3 more…

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'Michaung' cyclone intensified to severe storm; Chennai airfield submerged due to massive rainfall

The Heavy downpour in Chennai led to severe waterlogging in parts of Chennai and neighbouring areas. Several areas of Chennai were left inundated due to heavy rainfall. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cyclone Michaung | Southern Railway cancels train services

Due to heavy rains & water logging, Southern Railway has cancelled long-distance train services & suspended suburban train operations. A passenger special will be operated every hour in all sections. Brindavan Express & Mumbai CST-Dr MGR Chennai Central Express partially cancelled.

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Cyclone Michaung | Chennai, neighbouring districts pounded by heavy rains

Cyclone Michaung moves east-northeast, triggers heavy rains & strong winds in Tamil Nadu, incl. Chennai. RMC advises people to stay safe. Water Resources Dept. increases surplus release from reservoirs to 6,000 cusecs. Flood gates of Poondi to be opened to discharge 1,000 cusecs.

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Cyclone Michaung in pictures | Floods, heavy rain and strong winds take over Chennai

The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal on Sunday intensified into a cyclonic storm ‘Michaung’ and is likely to cross the South Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Machilipatnam during the forenoon of December 5 with a maximum sustained wind speed of 80-90 kmph gusting to 100 kmph, the…

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Tamil Nadu: Two died, one injured after newly constructed wall collapsed in Chennai's Kanathur area due to heavy rainfall

Two people died and one was critically injured at Chennai East Coastal Road on Monday morning amid the incessant rainfall that lashed several parts of Chennai with very strong wind. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cyclone Michaung: Heavy rain in Tamil Nadu; Many express trains cancelled, water level breaches danger mark

Eleven express trains from Chennai Central were cancelled on Monday after the water level reached the danger mark at Bridge No. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cyclone Michaung travel updates | Flight operations suspended in Chennai till December 5, disrupted in Hyderabad, Visakhapathnam; 40 trains to and from Kerala cancelled

Cyclone Michaung travel updates: The flight operations have been disrupted in Chennai, Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam while 40 trains from to and from Kerala have been cancelled on Monday in view of the cyclone Michaung

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Cyclone Michaung causes disruptions at Hyderabad airport, 37 flights cancelled, many delayed

At Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, schedule of four flights were disrupted due to bad weather & heavy rains in Chennai caused by cyclonic storm 'Michaung.' GMR Hyderabad Int'l Airport officials anticipate further delays & diversions.

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Arrival, departure operations at Chennai airport suspended

Due to Cyclone Michuang, Chennai airport suspended arrival flights for 2 hrs on Mon, Dec 4, 2023. Departures left to airlines' discretion. 10 flights diverted & many cancelled due to strong winds & downpours. Waterlogging in some taxiways.

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Cyclone Michaung | Madras High Court declares a holiday for all courts in Chennai today

Cyclone Michaung | Madras HC declares holiday for all courts in Chennai on Dec 4 due to Cyclone Michaung; revised circular issued recalling earlier one; Principal District Judges to take decision on functioning of courts in Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram & Chengalpattu districts.

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Cyclone Michaung | 31 flights diverted from Chennai to Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru

cyclone Michaung: Heavy rains in Chennai due to cyclonic storm 'Michaung' cause 11 flights to be diverted to Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). Flights from Indigo, SpiceJet, Etihad, Gulf Air, Fly Dubai, Air India, Lufthansa and British Airways have landed at KIA, with more expected.

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Ministers criss-cross Chennai as several areas remain inundated

Chennai on alert as Ministers, MLAs, MPs, and officials take action to ensure safety of residents ahead of cyclonic storm Michaung. Relief camps, cooking camps, medical camps, and pumps set up; 19,500 food packets distributed; 184 of 720 pumps working; meetings held to discuss machinery; subways a challenge; Minister for…

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IMD issues red alert for Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts

With the deep depression intensifying into Cyclone Michaung over the Southwest Bay of Bengal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a heavy to very heavy rain warning for a few places in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts till Monday evening.

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