cyclone michong Has caused huge devastation in Chennai. Due to this the state is in the grip of floods. In view of the flood situation, schools and colleges have been closed today. It is known that due to heavy rains caused by Cyclone Michong in the last few days, many areas in Chennai have been submerged. More than 20 people have died so far in rain-related incidents.
IMD predicted rain
According to the Meteorological Department (IMD), there may be heavy rain in South Peninsular India on 8 and 9 December. Whereas during the next 5 days, light to moderate rain may occur at some places in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The Meteorological Department has predicted rain as well as the possibility of thunder and lightning in these areas.
Situation serious in Chennai and many areas due to floods
cyclone michong Due to torrential rains, some parts of Chennai and surrounding districts were flooded, throwing life out of gear. Parts of Velachery and West Tambaram were also waterlogged on Thursday, where food packets were air-dropped in Pallikaranai area. Manali in North Chennai was one of the severely affected areas. Officials said drinking water, 12,000 liters of milk, milk powder, bedsheets and food items have been sent to about 15,000 people in Manali.
More than 9000 officers deployed for relief and rescue operations
To provide relief to the people from the floods, relief activities have been intensified by the government and efforts are going on to drain out the water accumulated at various places in Chennai. More than 9000 officers have been deployed for relief and rescue operations. It is being told that due to storm and heavy rain, more than 1400 trees fell in Chennai. The work of removing it is going on.
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