Flooding, Deaths: Cyclone Michaung Devastates Chennai – Developments So Far

Early on Wednesday, Cyclone Michaung weakened right into a deep melancholy over central coastal Andhra Pradesh. Whereas rainfall subsided in lots of locations, the cyclone left in its wake a path of dying and destruction, particularly within the Tamil Nadu capital, Chennai.

The flooding in Chennai following heavy rains triggered by Cyclone Michaung had claimed 17 on Tuesday, in response to ANI. On Wednesday the Chennai Police reported 6 extra deaths. In accordance with the police, as many as 10 incidents of drowning and electrocution have been reported for which medical help was rendered.

Waterlogged streets in a number of locations throughout Chennai meant folks, particularly these dwelling on the bottom or decrease flooring, needed to be evacuated. Many have taken shelter on rooftops with the authorities making an attempt to rescue folks by airlifting or through boats.

On the Chennai Valacherry fundamental street, a green-tech structural development constructing collapsed, and three folks had been discovered trapped inside. The Tamil Nadu authorities, with the assistance of the NLC firm, began to pump out the water utilizing motor pumps.

VCK Chief and MP Thirumavalavan visited the world and inquired with officers and relations of those that had been struck inside.

Heavy rains continued to lash Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, with Virudhunagar district recording the best rainfall of eight centimetres. Ponnamaravathi in Pudukkottai district, Natham in Dindigul district, Singampunari in Sivagangai district, and Sathiar in Madurai district all recorded 7 centimetres of rainfall.

The heavy rains which were lashing Chennai over the previous few days have led to flooding in a number of low-lying areas of town. In response to the scenario, the police division has deployed groups to supply reduction and rescue to affected residents.

The groups have been distributing meals packets, water, and different important provides to the affected residents. They’re additionally serving to to evacuate folks from flooded areas and offering medical help to these in want.

Earlier, six deaths had been reported within the Larger Chennai Police jurisdiction given the Michaung cyclone, in response to the Chennai police. Heavy rains have triggered flooding in Chennai, and rescue staff have been deployed to evacuate residents from affected areas.

 

Amid the destruction brought on by Cyclone Michaung in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in search of a right away interim reduction fund of Rs 5060 crores. CM Stalin additionally requested the PM to ship a central staff to assessment the damages brought on by the cyclone within the state. The Tamil Nadu CM additionally inspected the cyclone-affected areas on Wednesday morning.

Tamil Nadu BJP chief Okay Annamalai stated, “We have rescued so many individuals until midnight. With out having any energy, simply with abnormal residents’ help, the BJP is doing its half…it is extremely unlucky to see Chennai reeling below this type of rain repeatedly. There’s a systemic failure and for the previous 45 years, that is the story of Chennai. Politicians preserve promising however they’ve all failed…political will may be very short-sighted, it’s not long-term…we cannot discuss it now however after 3-Four days from now, as soon as the scenario improves…We wish folks to have a look at alternate options now…”

In the meantime, PM Narendra Modi had taken to ‘X’, and posted, “My ideas are with the households of those that have misplaced their family members because of Cyclone Michaung, particularly in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry. My prayers are with these injured or affected within the wake of this cyclone. Authorities have been working tirelessly on the bottom to help these affected and can proceed their work until the scenario absolutely normalises.”

As per studies, after 1980, Chennai has acquired the heaviest rainfall due to Michaung.