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Cyclone Michaung Highlights: Michaung crosses Andhra Pradesh coast, to weaken into cyclonic storm

The Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Michaung' (pronounced as Migjaum) weakened into a cyclonic storm at 1530hrs, lay centered at 1730hrs of December 5 over south coastal Andhra Pradesh about 25km west-northwest of Bapatla and 60 km north-northeast of Ongole. It is likely to move nearly northwards and weaken further. Meanwhile, Chennai continues to face massive waterlogging triggered due to heavy rain. All primary, upper primary, high school and anganwadi centre to remain closed tomorrow in Odisha. Cyclone will have no impact on north India. That's all for today. Keep following DH for all the latest news and updates from in and around the world!
Last Updated : 05 December 2023, 17:21 IST

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Michaung weakened into a cyclonic storm at 1530hrs, lay centered at 1730hrs of December 5 over south coastal Andhra Pradesh about 25km west-northwest of Bapatla and 60 km north-northeast of Ongole. Likely to move nearly northwards and weaken further

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NLC India sends team to help flush out water from cyclone-hit areas in Chennai

State-run NLC India on Tuesday said that it has sent high-capacity pumps used in lignite mines to pump out water from inundated areas in Chennai.

Cyclone Michaung has wreaked havoc across Chennai and its neighbouring districts, inundating the city, causing disruptions in flights and trains.

"To supplement the efforts of Chennai Corporation, yesterday NLC India Ltd has come forward to lend a helping hand by sending 16 numbers of giant high capacity pumps which are used in NLC lignite Mines," the PSU said in a statement.

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Tamil Nadu seeks Rs 5,000 cr central assistance as rains wreak havoc in Chennai, neighbouring districts

The DMK on Tuesday demanded an immediate central assistance of Rs 5,000 crore to provide relief to the people and rebuild infrastructure in Chennai and nearby districts hit by incessant rains caused by cyclone Michaung.

The demand was made by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP and Parliamentary party leader T R Baalu in Lok Sabha and Tiruchi Siva in Rajya Sabha.Party MP Kanimozhi drew attention to the issue at a press conference in the national capital, saying the DMK-ruled state is facing an unprecedented situation.

"In two days, we had 33 cm of rainfall. We faced such bad rains for the first time in the last 47 years. This was worse than the rains we faced in 2015," Kanimozhi told reporters.

Chennai is facing the brunt with many areas submerged.The nearby districts are also impacted and the losses are much more than Rs 4,500 crore, she said.

"We have demanded a central assistance of Rs 5,000 crore immediately," she added.

Published 05 December 2023, 02:35 IST

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