At least eight people died due to heavy rain and high winds before the arrival of severe cyclone Michaung It is expected to make landfall on India’s east coast in Andhra Pradesh state in the next few hours, police sources said on Tuesday.
The eight deaths recorded in Chennai city include the electrocution death of a 50-year-old man and several deaths due to electrocution. fallen branches or collapsed structuresGreater Chennai Police in the state of Tamil Nadu made a statement.
According to the latest bulletin of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the severe cyclonic storm is located around 70 kilometers north-northeast of Nellore town in neighboring Andhra Pradesh, where Michaung is expected to make landfall in the coming hours. Currently, the cyclone is accompanied by sustained winds of 90 to 100 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 110 kilometers per hour, according to IMD. Authorities declared a red alert in several parts of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu and evacuated thousands of residents from low-lying areas that may be prone to flooding.
Yesterday’s heavy rain forced Suspend dozens of flights and halt operations at Chennai airportThe accident, which completely covered the road with water, affected the traffic in the city and caused the closure of dozens of metro stations. This added Cancellation of 60 trains of the East Coast Railway Company as reported by the railway company at X.
The passage of cyclones along the coast of India is common. Last June, Biparjoy caused at least two deaths in northwestern India, while Tauktae, one of the most severe viruses to hit the Asian country’s west coast in recent years, has killed at least 145 people in 2021.