Chennai: Heavy rains continue in Tamil Nadu as Cyclone Michaung makes landfall on Tuesday. There is severe waterlogging in various places in the city of Chennai. Cyclone Michoung will intensify into a strong typhoon by Monday afternoon and is expected to bring more rain. Public holiday has been declared today in 6 districts including Chennai as a precaution. The holiday also applies to private institutions.
Two dead as under-construction wall collapses in Chennai, 10 international flights diverted to Bengaluru About 20 flights from Chennai were cancelled. 23 flights will be delayed.
Train traffic also stopped. 118 train services were cancelled. 35 services passing through Kerala have also been cancelled. Subways and bridges were submerged in heavy rains. Trees were uprooted in many places. Many vehicles parked on the roadside were washed away.
Heavy rain is continuing in Puducherry too. The authorities have given strict instructions to the people not to leave their homes except for emergencies. Many parts of Chennai city are under water due to heavy rain and wind.
