Cyclone Michaung - Death Toll in Chennai Climbs to 8

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The cyclonic storm 'Michaung' that originated over the Bay of bengal has grown into a severe cyclonic storm and is expected to approach the South andhra pradesh coast between nellore and machilipatnam on the morning of december 5, according to the india Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather system has generated severe rain in tamil Nadu and andhra pradesh, prompting officials to begin evacuating residents from low-lying regions.
Schools shut on wednesday in Odisha's Gajapati district as heavy rain predicted

The district Collector of Gajapati in odisha declared a holiday for schools on wednesday in view of possible heavy rainfall due to cyclonic storm Michaung over the Bay of Bengal.

Death Toll Rises to 8

The death toll from Severe Cyclonic Storm Michaung climbed to eight after the body of an unidentified man in his 70s was sent to government Stanley Hospital. The corpse was discovered in chennai on a platform near the Vaidyanathan flyover (H-5 New Washermenpet PS boundaries).
Chennai continues to data-face massive waterlogging after heavy rain

Chennai is still dealing with significant waterlogging caused by heavy rains from Severe Cyclonic Storm Michaung, which is expected to make landfall on the southern coast of andhra pradesh between nellore and machilipatnam on Tuesday. The bridge in the Nerkundram region is fully encircled by Koovam river overflow.

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