Cyclone Michaung: Airport to remain shut, streets flooded as rain batters Chennai

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy rains and thunderstorms on December 4 in various parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry due to the impact of Cyclone Michaung. (Image: ANI)

As heavy rain flooded streets and homes in some-low lying areas, operations have been suspended at the Chennai airport till 11 pm. Earlier, operations were suspended for two hours in the morning and some flights diverted to Bengaluru. (Image: ANI)

The Greater Chennai Corporation has advised people to stay indoors due to winds speeds ranging from 35 to 80 km per hour. (Image: ANI)

A public holiday has been declared in Tamil Nadu in the wake of incessant rainfall and the state government has set up 121 multipurpose security centres to tackle unwanted circumstances.(Image: ANI)

Because of heavy rains and gusty winds, the Madras High Court has issued a revised circular declaring a holiday for all courts in Chennai on December 4. (Image: ANI)

The cyclone is set to strengthen and reach the northern region of Tamil Nadu coast during the day and make a landfall in southern Andhra Pradesh on December 5.  (Image: ANI)