YS Jagan Mohan Reddy Issues Emergency Order as Cyclone Michaung Targets Andhra Pradesh, Death Toll Rises in Chennai

Cyclone Michaung: The storm brought on by Cyclone Michaung is expected to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, December 5, according to weather agencies, so the state is still on high alert. Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, has ordered all departments and officers to remain alert and prepared to provide emergency relief and rescue.

Intense Rainfall in Tamil Nadu

Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu has been experiencing days of intense rain, and five rain-related deaths have been reported in Chennai. Eight locations—Tirupati, Nellore, Prakasam, Bapatla, Krishna, West Godavari, Konaseema, and Kakinada—have been placed under a red alert in anticipation of Cyclone Michaung's storm, which is expected to hit Andhra Pradesh shortly.

Landfall Projection in Andhra Pradesh

Cyclone Michaung is expected to land in Andhra Pradesh on the Bapatla coast, according to meteorologists. Michaung is predicted to make landfall at noon, with wind gusts up to 100 kmph expected in the coastal areas. According to weather forecasts, the state and neighbouring cities will experience severe weather through Thursday.

Chennai Airport Resumes Operations

The Chennai Airport has declared that as the city's rainfall lessens, their airfield is once again open for arrivals and departures. According to weather forecasters, cyclone Michaung is expected to make landfall in the coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, December 5, at approximately noon. Andhra Pradesh's Health Department officers have been ordered to assess the situation and ensure that all necessary safety precautions are in place, so they are presently on high alert.

Andhra Pradesh's Vulnerability to Floods and Cyclones

Andhra Pradesh is most vulnerable to floods and cyclones among coastal states because it has the longest coastline. Chennai residents are enduring severe waterlogging on the streets and numerous residential areas flooding as a result of the city's ongoing heavy rains, which have lasted for a week. Because Cyclone Michaung was expected to make landfall in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, the IMD had issued a red alert due to the extreme rainfall.

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