Two people were killed and another was critically injured in Chennai due to heavy rainfall and strong winds. A newly constructed wall collapsed in the Kanathur area, East Coastal Road, Chennai. The Chennai Airport has closed its airfield for arrival operations. The cyclone Michaung is expected to make landfall tonight, causing heavy rainfall and waterlogging in Chennai. Suburban train services have been temporarily suspended. Several parts of the city have experienced waterlogging, uprooted trees, and cancelled train services. ANI reported
Two individuals died and one was critically injured in Chennai East Coastal Road on Monday morning due to heavy rainfall and strong winds. The victims have been identified as Shek Afraj and MD Tofik from Jharkhand. A newly constructed wall in the Kanathur area collapsed as a result of the inclement weather. The Chennai Airport has also announced the closure of the Airfield for arrival operations. Cyclone Michaung is approaching the region and is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm. Heavy rainfall and strong winds are predicted to continue in Chennai and surrounding districts. Suburban train services have been temporarily suspended and waterlogging has been reported in various parts of the city. Additionally, eleven express trains from Chennai Central have been cancelled..
Two individuals lost their lives and one person was critically injured in Chennai due to heavy rain and strong winds. The victims have been identified as Shek Afraj and MD Tofik from Jharkhand. The incident occurred when a newly constructed wall collapsed in the Kanathur area of East Coastal Road, Chennai. The police are currently conducting an investigation into the matter. Additionally, the Chennai Airport has temporarily closed its airfield for arrival operations due to the weather conditions.
According to Balachandran, the Chennai Regional Metrology Director, cyclone Michaung is currently located about 100 km northeast of Chennai, moving at a speed of 10 km/hr. It is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by 4 p.m. today. The cyclone is projected to move parallel to the coast of north Tamil Nadu and south Andhra Pradesh, eventually crossing Nellore-Machilipatnam by tomorrow at 4 p.m. Heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected to persist in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, and Thiruvallur districts. This cyclone has caused heavy rainfall and strong winds in Chennai, leading to significant waterlogging in various parts of the city.
The Meteorological Centre in Chennai has issued a warning about moderate thunderstorms, lightning, and moderate to intense rainfall in Thiruvallur, Chennai, Chengalpattu, and Kancheepuram districts of Tamil Nadu. Similar weather conditions are expected in several other districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. As a result of heavy rains and waterlogging, suburban train services in all Chennai Suburban sections have been temporarily suspended, with only Passenger Specials operating until further notice. Waterlogging and uprooted trees have been reported in areas such as Maduravoyal, Porur, Saligaramam, and Valasaravakkam.
Due to heavy downpours, eleven express trains departing from Chennai Central have been canceled as the water level has reached the danger mark at Bridge No. 14 between Vyasarpadi and Basin Bridge. The Divisional Railway Manager of Chennai, Southern Railway, apologized for any inconvenience caused and advised passengers to plan their journeys accordingly.
In summary, heavy rainfall and strong winds caused by cyclone Michaung have resulted in casualties, waterlogging, and transportation disruptions in Chennai. The authorities are actively monitoring the situation and providing updates..