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Cyclonic storm ‘Michaung’ (pronounced as Migjaum), is likely to make landfall near bapatla in Andhra Pradesh’s bapatla at around 1:30 pm on Tuesday, december 5, according to india Meteorological Department (IMD). The cyclone has triggered heavy rainfall in tamil Nadu and Puducherry, with chennai and its surrounding districts bearing the maximum brunt of it. So far, at least five people have died in rain-related incidents, while property with crores has been damaged. However, the rain has subsided in chennai and flight operations are back on track.
Chief minister jagan mohan reddy-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>ys jagan mohan reddy held a review meeting to inquire about the impact of the storm and assess the current situation, concurrently taking stock on the relief measures taken up in regions affected by the severe cyclonic storm MICHAUNG.
Officials reported that the cyclone made landfall between nellore and Kavali, with the remaining part moving towards the sea. They explained to the chief minister that the storm is expected to cross the coast, hitting Chirala-Bapatla. The cm noted a gradual reduction in the cyclone’s impact in tirupati and nellore districts since morning. Officials confirmed the ongoing implementation of relief programs in these districts, as well as the alert status for Collectors in Prakasam, Guntur, Krishna, and other areas.
Nearly 900 people residing in villages along the southern coast of andhra pradesh have been evacuated to safety. With the severe cyclonic storm Michaung anticipated to hit bapatla district within hours, residents have been advised against going outdoors.
Bapatla district superintendent of police Vakul Jindal told PTI that people living in thatched houses in the region have been evacuated. He said 21 cyclone shelters have been set up, even as 10 trees got uprooted and 12 bridges and culverts are overflowing in the district. “As of now there is not much of a human impact. It is raining and a bit windy. We have cleared the uprooted trees and stopped vehicle movement at overflowing places. We are vigilant and we will see what happens and respond accordingly,” Jindal said.