The Michaung Cyclone pummelled 500 mm of rain, surpassing the 330 mm rainfall received during the devastating 2015 Chennai Flood. The Chennai and its surrounding regions were stranded as a result of Cyclone Michaung, bringing back terrifying memories of the December 2015 floods. According to preliminary reports, eight people were dead in cyclone-related incidents, and thousands were suffering in the city.
அனைத்து இடங்களிலும் நீர் வடிந்து, இயல்பு நிலை திரும்ப மேலும் சில காலம் தேவைப்பட்டாலும், அதற்கான முயற்சிகளை உடனடியாக மேற்கொள்ள வெளிமாவட்டங்களில் இருந்து வந்திருக்கும் பணியாளர்கள், அனைத்து அரசு உயர் அலுவலர்கள், தேர்ந்தெடுக்கப்பட்ட பிரதிநிதிகள் அனைவருக்கும் உத்தரவிட்டுள்ளேன்.… pic.twitter.com/D2KPsOibjP
— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) December 5, 2023
MK Stalin’s Statement
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin stated that We are facing the worst storm in recent memory. More than the 2015 flood, Cyclone Michaung has resulted in more incessant downpours. We have reduced and prevented loss of life to a great extent due to systematic improvements and comprehensive structural preparations.
Moreover, Rescue and relief work is going on at a wartime pace. Our government will always support the people who are suffering. We will overcome the party differences and quickly eliminate the effects of natural calamities with the help of people’s power. A miracle of nature. Let’s win with the support of man! I call on all the people who have done charity to join hands with the government to alleviate the suffering of fellow human beings. May mankind win!
CM MK Stalin Visited Flooded Areas
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin visited flood relief camps in Chennai on Tuesday, 5 December, following the devastation caused by Cyclone Michaung’s severe rains and flooding. He reviewed the rescue and relief work with a team of officials and experts.
மாண்புமிகு முதலமைச்சர் திரு @mkstalin அவர்கள், சென்னையில் #CycloneMichuang காரணமாக பாதிக்கப்பட்ட இடங்களை பார்வையிட்டு மீட்பு பணிகளையும், நிவாரண பணிகளையும் ஆய்வு செய்தார். pic.twitter.com/oJY4plxGQW
— DMK (@arivalayam) December 5, 2023
Stalin met the people staying in relief camps in Chennai due to Cyclone Michuang and promised to solve their problems. Stalin told that he going to write a letter to the Prime minister seeking Rs.5000 crores as a relief package for the ongoing relief work and compensation. Without the stipulated amount, Tamil Nadu cannot come back to normal.
சென்னையில் #CycloneMichuang காரணமாக நிவாரண முகாம்களில் தங்க வைக்கப்பட்டுள்ள மக்களை சந்தித்து அவர்களின் தேவைகளை கேட்டறிந்தார் மாண்புமிகு முதலமைச்சர் திரு @mkstalin அவர்கள்!#ChennaiRains pic.twitter.com/pmloOxlI94
— DMK IT WING (@DMKITwing) December 5, 2023
Stranded Chennai Airport
The water has receded in the Chennai airport area, and there is no water stagnation in the runways or taxiways, according to officials, who added that a large amount of slush and filth was being swept out.
The departures are being prioritised in order to clear the airport of stuck travellers. Moreover, at Chennai Airport, there are 21 aircraft on the ground and approximately 1,500 passengers within the terminals, and that ample food is available in airport outlets.
Also Read: Michaung Cyclone: Andhra Pradesh CM’s Urgent Directive To Safeguard Lives And Crops
Netizens Complaints over the Civic Structure
Actor Vishal Reddy heavily came on DMK government, the storm water is entering homes, no proper drainage system and the question of food and electricity also ponder him” He said nothing changed after eight years, it is pathetic.
Dear Ms Priya Rajan (Mayor of Chennai) and to one & all other officers of Greater Chennai Corporation including the Commissioner. Hope you all are safe & sound with your families & water especially drainage water not entering your houses & most importantly hope you have… pic.twitter.com/pqkiaAo6va
— Vishal (@VishalKOfficial) December 4, 2023
KGF Actor Vicky says, he is living inside his car and his condition is worst in this deluge. Crocodiles are venturing into the residential areas in Chennai due to floods putting the citizens life in danger. They too have a family, drenched in rain with no electricity, food and accommodation waiting for them at their homes Respect by all means. The road was swept by flood in the most elite residential area.
