Rain-related incidents in Andhra Pradesh and the neighboring state of Tamil Nadu have claimed nine lives, including a child.
Thousands of people have been evacuated from low-lying areas in both states by the authorities.There is flooding in many residential areas, and footage shows cars floating in the water.
In Andhra Pradesh, cyclone Michaung made landfall between Nellore and Kavali, according to the chief minister’s office of the state. The storm is expected to have winds as high as 110 km/h (68 mph), according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). However, as the cyclone weakens after making landfall, the wind speed will decrease.In Andhra Pradesh, about 9,500 people have been evacuated to 211 relief camps.
“Andhra Pradesh will continue to receive exceptionally heavy rainfall. By Wednesday morning [local time], the storm will become a depression, according to IMD director general Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, who addressed reporters.
According to local media reports, a government official stated that a four-year-old child had died in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh state due to the collapse of a wall. In Tamil Nadu state, where the storm wreaked havoc on Tuesday, eight deaths were reported; causes included electrocution and falling structures.
A red alert has been issued by meteorological officials in certain regions of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. In numerous districts, there are closed schools, colleges, and numerous offices.
There have been numerous cancellations of trains and flights in Andhra Pradesh, along with reports of crop damage.
Both states, along with Telangana and Odisha, which are located along the Bay of Bengal coast, have wind and rain advisories in effect. Authorities have advised coastal fishermen not to venture outside.
Reuters reported on Monday that factories, including those that produce iPhones, were closed in and around Chennai, a significant center for electronics and manufacturing
On Monday, strong winds and rain caused nearly 7,000 people in Tamil Nadu’s coastal districts to be evacuated.One of the busiest airports in India, Chennai, was closed on Monday due to flooding on its runway. Tuesday morning, as the cyclone moved north and the intensity of the rains decreased, it started up again.
Even after the rain stopped, waterlogging was reported in several parts of Chennai, making travel challenging. Some locals complained to BBC Tamil reporters that power outages and the disruption of the water supply following the rains were making their lives difficult.
Your point of view caught my eye and was very interesting. Thanks. I have a question for you.