Cyclone Michaung: Parts of Chennai remain submerged, relief ops expedited
Two days after Cyclone Michuang devastated the city and surrounding areas, residents struggled with standing water and power outages in various areas of the city and its suburbs on Wednesday, even as officials from municipal agencies intensified relief and recovery operations.
As officials surveyed the damage, cyclone Michaung, which made landfall on December 5 with strong winds and torrential rains that preceded it, killed at least thirteen people in floods along the southern Indian coast. (Image: ANI)
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With winds as high as 70 mph, Michaung made landfall close to the coastal town of Bapatla in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Later, as the cyclone, which was classified as a "severe" one, abated, the weather office reported. In the following six hours, more weakening is predicted. As the cyclone moved north, trees were toppled and at least 25 villages were submerged. More than 15,000 people were evacuated to safety before the storm made landfall, according to the Andhra Pradesh government. (Image: PTI)
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M K Stalin, the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday to provide Rs 5,060 crore so that relief efforts could begin in the state devastated by a storm. To evaluate the impacted areas, he also asked for a team from the Union administration to come. (Image: PTI)
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Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai says, " We've rescued so many people till midnight. Without having any power, just with ordinary citizens' support, the BJP is doing its part...it is very unfortunate to see Chennai reeling under this kind of rain time and again. There is a systemic failure and for the past 45 years, this is the story of Chennai. Politicians keep promising but they have all failed...political will is very short-sighted, it is not long-term...we won't talk about it now but after 3-4 days from now, once the situation improves...We want people to look at alternatives now..." (Image: ANI)
K Annamalai, Chief of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tamil Nadu, today assessed the waterlogged conditions in the Velacherry AGS Colony, Chennai, and provided relief materials to the affected residents. (Image: ANI)
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PM Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to Cyclone Michaung, especially in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry. PM Modi also prayed for those injured or affected in this cyclone and said that authorities are working tirelessly on the ground to assist those affected and will continue their work till the situation fully normalises. (Image: Reuters)
![With winds as high as 70 mph, Michaung made landfall close to the coastal town of Bapatla in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Later, as the cyclone, which was classified as a "severe" one, abated, the Indian weather office reported. In the following six hours, more weakening is predicted. As the cyclone moved north, trees were toppled and at least 25 villages were submerged. More than 15,000 people were evacuated to safety before the storm made landfall, according to the Andhra Pradesh government.](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2023/12/2-Cyclone-Michaung.jpg "With winds as high as 70 mph, Michaung made landfall close to the coastal town of Bapatla in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Later, as the cyclone, which was classified as a "severe" one, abated, the Indian weather office reported. In the following six hours, more weakening is predicted. As the cyclone moved north, trees were toppled and at least 25 villages were submerged. More than 15,000 people were evacuated to safety before the storm made landfall, according to the Andhra Pradesh government.")
![Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai says, " We've rescued so many people till midnight. Without having any power, just with ordinary citizens' support, BJP is doing its part...it is very unfortunate to see Chennai reeling under this kind of rain time and again. There is a systemic failure and for the past 45 years, this is the story of Chennai. Politicians keep promising but they have all failed...political will is very short-sighted, it is not long term...we won't talk about it now but after 3-4 days from now, once the situation improves...We want people to look at alternatives now..." (Image: ANI)](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2023/12/5-Cyclone-Michaung.jpg "Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai says, " We've rescued so many people till midnight. Without having any power, just with ordinary citizens' support, BJP is doing its part...it is very unfortunate to see Chennai reeling under this kind of rain time and again. There is a systemic failure and for the past 45 years, this is the story of Chennai. Politicians keep promising but they have all failed...political will is very short-sighted, it is not long term...we won't talk about it now but after 3-4 days from now, once the situation improves...We want people to look at alternatives now..." (Image: ANI)")
