Heavy Damage In Tamil Nadu And Andhra Due To Cyclone

However, Cyclone Michaung Weakens?

On Wednesday, Cyclone Michaung made landfall due to heavy rain in Andhra Pradesh and flooding in Chennai.

The severe cyclonic storm that originated in the Bay of Bengal weakened into a depression, the India Meteorological Department said in an official statement.

Chennai came to a standstill following heavy rain and flooding. Seventeen people died in the city due to rain-related incidents, making it one of the worst affected places.

Ten incidents of drowning and electrocution have been reported and medical assistance has been provided, Greater Chennai Police said.

Chief Minister MK Stalin visited some of the affected areas and distributed food and essential items to people put up at a relief center in the city.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin said that the Rs. 4,000 crore investment in stormwater drains played a crucial role in minimizing the impact of what he called the "47-year high rainfall".

Food and other relief materials are being airdropped in Chennai and water is being pumped out from several low-lying areas that are flooded, DR. J Radhakrishnan, Commissioner of Greater Chennai Corporation said.

Additional National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been called in and 300 boats have been deployed in low-lying areas.

Around 5,000 government workers from other districts will join the relief efforts, Dr. J Radhakrishnan said.