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Can't State Govt Provide Food For Victims, Questions Chandrababu Naidu Nara Chandrababu Naidu, TDP National President and Former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, stated that the YSRCP government has completely failed to provide food, water, and shelter to storm victims, according to an official statement. He voiced worries that the administration was unprepared for the cyclone and that victims would be left without support.
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Cyclone Michaung Live: IMD Issues Alert In Andhra, Telangana And Odisha As Landfall Continues Cyclone Michaung Live: IMD has issued a red alert for excessive heavy rainfall in coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Odisha as landfall continues. IMD says the landfall process will complete in the next two hours.
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Red Alert In Andhra, Yanam As Cyclone Michaung Landfall Begins. Heavy Rain Pounds Bapatla Cyclone Michaung: IMD has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in Andhra Pradesh and Yanam.
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Cyclone Michaung Live: Landfall Begins, Likely To Continue For Next Hours Cyclone Michaung has made landfall bringing heavy rain to Andhra Pradesh's Bapatla. IMD says it is likely to continue for the next three hours.
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Cyclone Michaung Live: NDRF Launches Ops To Evacuate 13,000 People In TN, Andhra Ahead Of Landfall Cyclone Michaung: Mohsen Shahidi, DIG, NDRF says, "This is a severe cyclonic storm, and as per the information provided by the IMD, it will make a landfall between 11.30 am and 1.30 pm today. Because of this, a massive evacuation operation has been launched. In Tamil Nadu, 6,000 people have been evacuated. Meanwhile, 7,000 people have been evacuated in Andhra Pradesh."
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Cyclone Michaung: Tamil Nadu Govt Seeks Central Aid Of Rs 5,000 Cr To Rebuild Infra Damaged By Rain Tamil Nadu government has sought an interim Central assistance of Rs 5,000 crore to provide relief to people and rebuild infrastructure damaged by incessant rains in Chennai and some other districts of the state. Raising the issue through a zero-hour mention in the Rajya Sabha, Tiruchi Siva, a leader of the ruling DMK, said heavy rains due to severe Cyclone Michaung have submerged Chennai and other districts.
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'Damages Less Than 2015 Due To Our Storm Water Drain Projects: TN CM Stalin On Chennai Rains Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday said that the state capital Chennai received more rain during Cyclone Michaung than 2015 floods. However, he added that the damages were less as compared to similar situations in the past. Addressing a press conference after the cyclone wreaked havoc in Chennai and adjoining districts, Stalin said the 2015 floods were manmade and this time it was a natural flood.
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Cyclone Michaung Live: Storm To Cross Bapatla In Next 4 Hours, Over 9,000 Evacuated About 9,450 people were evacuated to safety as severe cyclonic storm Michaung is expected to make landfall close to Bapatla in south Andhra Pradesh coast within the next four hours.
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Cyclone Michaung Live: Centre Has To Give More Assistance To TN Govt, Says Congress Cyclone Michaung: Congress MP K Suresh says, "The state government of Tamil Nadu has taken all the precautions. It is the duty of the Central Government to help a state government...But Central Government has to give more assistance to the state government."
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Live: Cyclone Michuang Will Cross Bapatla As Severe Cyclonic Storm, Heavy Downpour Likely Cyclone Michuang: Sunanda, Director, Visakhapatnam Cyclone Warning Centre, IMD says, " Cyclone Michuang lies over West Central Bay of Bengal of South Andhra Pradesh coast. It lies in 140 km south-west direction of Bapatla...in the coming 4 hours, ...near to Bapatla only it will cross as severe cyclonic storm..."
She said heavy downpour is expected around coastal Andhra Pradesh as an effect of cyclone Michuang.
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Cyclone Michaung Live: Officials Say Storm To Cross Bapatla In Next 4 Hours Cyclone Michaung: According to the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority, the severe cyclonic storm is currently 80 km to Nellore, 80 km to Bapatla, and 140 km to Machilipatnam.It will cross the coast near Bapatla before noon.
Authorities have asked people to be more alert.
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Cyclone Michaung Live: Landfall Soon, Storm To Cross South Andhra Near Bapatla In Next 4 Hours Severe cyclonic storm Michaung to cross south Andhra Pradesh coast near Bapatla during next four hours with wind speed of 90-100 kmph, says IMD.
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Cyclone Michaung Live: DMK MP Says People Are Stranded In Chennai Cyclone Michaung: DMK MP TR Baalu says, "Continuous rain is there. People are stranded. Flights have been stopped. Every movement has been put on halt. Normalcy has not been restored so far..."
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Cyclone Michaung: Centre Must Tell What Actions It Took To Help Chennai People, Says Congress Cyclone Michaung: Congress MP Manickam Tagore says, "It is a very sad state of affairs in Chennai because of heavy rains, it has flooded Chennai. The State Government and Municipal Corporation have done their work. There is a lot of inconvenience to the public...I have demanded in the Parliament that we should discuss in the Lok Sabha, the cyclone's effect in Chennai...The Government of India and the ministers must reply what action the Centre has taken to help the states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh."
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1st Time When 50 cm Rainfall Occured Within A Day In Chennai: DMK MP On Cyclone Michaung Cyclone Michaung: DMK MP M. Shanmugam says, "...This is the first time within a day 50 cm of rainfall has occurred (in Chennai). Rescue activities are underway. A meeting will be held tomorrow and today evening he (CM) will tell about it..."
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Cyclone Michaung Live: Rahul Gandhi Asks Congress Workers In 3 States To Extend Help To People Cyclone Michaung: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi writes on X, "Distressed by the news of the destruction and deaths caused by Cyclone Michaung in Tamil Nadu. My heartfelt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. As the cyclone advances, I urge Congress leaders and workers of TN, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, to extend all possible support to their govt’s relief and rescue efforts."
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Cyclone Michaung Live: Raised Issue In Parliament But Got No Reply, Says Adhir Ranjan Cyclone Michaung: LoP in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury says, "We had raised this issue before the Parliament yesterday...But yesterday, we received no reply. Today I will raise this issue again because under the government's Disaster Relief Fund, everyone's help is essential. The situation is worsening...There are reports of deaths too. Government should take this seriously and take concrete steps..."
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TN Govt Taking All Possible Steps, Says MDMK Leader On Cyclone Michaung Cyclone Michaung: MDMK leader Vaiko says, "The cyclone (Michaung) is unprecedented, people are suffering but the Tamil Nadu government is taking all possible steps (to help them) to face the situation."
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Cyclone Michaung Luve: TTD Chairman Inspects Rain-Hit Areas In Andhra's Tirupati Cyclone Michaung: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) chairman B Karunakar Reddy inspects rain-hit areas of Poolavanigunta and Gollavanikunta in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh following heavy rainfall in the region.
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Cyclone Michaung Live: TN CM Stalin Meets Flood-Affected People, Distributes Food Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin inspected the cyclone-ravaged areas and interacted with the people. He also distributed food to the cyclone-affected people.
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Chennai Police Says 8 Died In Town Due To Heavy Rain Eight deaths reported in Chennai Police limit, a statement from greater Cheanni police said.
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Primary To High School Classes, Anganwadi Centres To Remain Closed On Dec 6 In Odisha's Gajapati In view of possible heavy rainfall due to cyclonic storm Michaung over the Bay of Bengal, all the primary, upper primary, high school and anganwadi centres shall remain closed on 6th December 2023, says an order from the office of the Collector and District Magistrate, Gajapati, Odisha.
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Cyclone Michaung Live: Sea Conditions To Be Very Rough, Tide Could Reach 1.5 Metres During Landfall According to IMD, sea conditions to be very rough and storm surge of about 1-1.5 metres above astronomical tide likely to inundate south Coastal Andhra Pradesh districts at the time of landfall of cyclone Michaung.
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Chennai Faces Severe Waterlogging After Heavy Rains In Wake Of Cyclone Michaung Chennai city continues to face massive waterlogging triggered due to heavy rain in wake of Severe Cyclonic Storm Michaung that is likely to make landfall today on the southern coast of Andhra Pradesh between Nellore and Machilipatnam today.
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Cyclone Michaung Live: Fishing Ops Suspended As Severe Cyclonic Storm To Make Landfall In Andhra Today IMD said fishing operations has been suspended completely as severe cyclonic storm Michaung is set to make landfall near Bapatla in Andhra Pradesh during forenoon today.
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TN Govt Requests Companies In Chennai, 3 Other Districts To Allow Employees To Work From Home Tamil Nadu Government requests private companies and establishments in four districts of Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu to allow their employees to work from home on 5th December (Tuesday) as much as possible due to heavy rains and its impact.
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Chennai Schools, Offices To Remain Closed Tomorrow. Public Holiday Declared In 4 Districts In the wake of cyclone 'Michaung', a public holiday has been declared in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts on Tuesday. All schools, colleges, educational institutions, and government offices, including the offices of public undertakings and corporations, boards, banks, and financial institutions, will be closed in these districts.
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Trees Uprooted As Strong Wind, Heavy Rain Lash Chennai Tamil Nadu: Trees uprooted as strong wind accompanied by heavy rainfall lash Chennai city.
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Cyclone Michaung Live: Heavy Rain Disrupts Normal Life In Chennai, TN Governor Advises People To Stay Home "Some of our Eastern Coastal Districts have been badly affected by Cyclone Michaung, and life has been disrupted. Agencies of the Center and the State have been deployed to ensure the safety of people and to maintain essential services. The situation is being monitored by the Central and State Governments at the highest level. I appeal to people to follow the advice of the State Government and stay home and stay safe until the situation improves," Tamil Nadu Governor said in a statement.
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5 Southern Odisha Districts On Alert Five southern Odisha districts - Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati, and Ganjam - were put on alert as the IMD issued Yellow Warning (be updated) of 7 cm to 11 cm rainfall on Monday and the intensity of rain (orange warning) is likely to increase in these areas on December 5.
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Cyclone Michaung Live: 'Michaung' Likely To Intensify, Says IMD The cyclonic storm 'Michaung' over the Bay of Bengal is active and likely to intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm by Monday as some parts of Odisha experienced light to moderate rain, the IMD said.
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Cyclone Michaung Live: Strong Winds, Rough Sea Conditions Witnessed In Chengalpattu Tamil Nadu: Strong winds and rough sea conditions witnessed in Chengalpattu city amid heavy rainfall.
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Amid Heavy Rain, Severe Water Logging Witnessed In Chennai Tamil Nadu: Amid heavy rainfall, severe water logging witnessed in Chennai city.
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Cyclone Michaung Live: Heavy Rain Likely To Continue Till Evening In Chennai, Other Districts Tamil Nadu: Balachandran, Chennai Regional Metrology Director says, "Cyclone 'Michaung' lies about 100 km from East-North East of Chennai. In the last 6 hours, it has moved at the speed of 10 km/hr and it's expected to move in the northwest direction, intensified to severe cyclonic storm is expected by 4 noon today. Further, it will move parallel to the coast of north Tamil Nadu and South Andhra Pradesh, expected to cross Nellore- Machilipatnam by tomorrow at 4 noon. Heavy rainfall and strong winds are likely to continue till this evening in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram and Thiruvallur districts."