WATCH: Cyclone Michaung Wreaks Havoc In Chennai As Roads, Airport Inundated

As rains disturbed regular living, the Tamil Nadu government proclaimed a public holiday in four districts of Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, and Kancheepuram.

Chennai city inundated as Cyclone Michaung hits Tamil Nadu.

Source : PTI

As the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal expanded into the severe cyclonic storm 'Michaung' today, various places in Tamil Nadu, including the capital city of Chennai, were pummelling with heavy rain and strong winds. As rains disturbed regular living, the Tamil Nadu government proclaimed a public holiday in four districts of Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, and Kancheepuram.

Because of the cyclone, the Chennai International Airport has been closed till Monday night, while the South Central Railways has cancelled at least 144 trains. As National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) workers rescued persons trapped in several districts, low-lying regions were inundated owing to excessive waterlogging.

People' homes have been drenched by "merciless" rain in a 12-hour period, according to social media users. Several videos show strong winds blowing and big swaths of country under water. 

Scary scenes near #Navalur #Chennai

Never seen something like this in my whole 6 years of Chennai life. Worst max.

Please stay safe in Indoors people.#CycloneMichaung #ChennaiFloods #ChennaiRain #ChennaiRains pic.twitter.com/hDhTYytI6S

— Haamid Yuvan (@haamidyuvan) December 4, 2023

Chennai Airport #CycloneMichaung Brutally smashing credits Nandakumar pic.twitter.com/mIjNLehYRG

— MasRainman (@MasRainman) December 4, 2023

Deeply concerned about the impact of the Cyclone Michaung on Chennai city. I wish and pray for safety and well-being of the people. Stay strong, Chennai. We're with you. Prayers🙏🏼 #TakeCareChennai pic.twitter.com/cerOJbIAjf

— Kavitha Kalvakuntla (@RaoKavitha) December 4, 2023

Our very own Michael Phelps and Ian Thorpe having a nice swim at the flooded Madley Subway. #ChennaiRains #CycloneMichaungpic.twitter.com/J8SHE3lsoR

— Srini Mama (@SriniMaama16) December 4, 2023

🌀 Michaung CYCLONE

Police in action.

Man fell down in a deep construction site was rescued by police. #ChennaiRain #Update@SandeepRRathore@R_Sudhakar_Ips@ChennaiTraffic pic.twitter.com/gsqeUUFZXk

— GREATER CHENNAI POLICE -GCP (@chennaipolice_) December 4, 2023

Strong winds toppled trees, and heavy rains fell in numerous locations overnight.

People were observed wading through knee-deep water in Chennai neighbourhoods such as Chromepet, Perambur, and Tambaram. Early Monday, the Tambaram Government Hospital was also swamped by rains.

As heavy rains and squally winds continued to hammer the region, Chennai experienced power outages and internet outages.

While rain is predicted to persist in Tamil Nadu, the cyclone will hit the South Andhra Pradesh coast on Tuesday (December 5) as a Severe Cyclonic Storm with maximum sustained winds of 90-100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph.