The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning regarding the increasing strength of Cyclone Michaung over the Bay of Bengal and the South Andaman Sea. It is expected that the cyclone will reach land in and around Tamil Nadu on December 4, leading to heightened alertness and precautionary actions across southern India.
Weather Warning and Forecast- A 'Orange' alert has been issued for Tamil Nadu and coastal and interior Andhra Pradesh, indicating the possibility of moderate to heavy rainfall. The IMD predicts localized heavy rainfall in the north coastal region of Tamil Nadu from December 2 to December 4, raising concerns about potential waterlogging and harm to public infrastructure in Chennai and its neighbouring areas.
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Cyclone Progress and Impact- The clearly identified low-pressure area over the Southeast Bay of Bengal has now developed into a depression, and it is expected to become even stronger. It is predicted that the system will turn into a Cyclonic Storm over the Southwest Bay of Bengal by December 3. As a precautionary measure, authorities have taken the initiative to release water from Chembarambakkam Lake in order to effectively regulate water levels and avoid any potential flooding.
Planned route and safety measures- Cyclone Michaung is predicted to travel in a northwest direction, passing through South Andhra Pradesh and the adjacent North Tamil Nadu coast, specifically between Chennai and Machilipatnam on the evening of December 4. It is kindly requested that fishermen residing in coastal regions temporarily halt their activities for their own safety. The government has taken proactive measures, such as discharging water from reservoirs and issuing necessary alerts.
Depression over SE and adjoining SW BoB moved W-NW and lay centered at 1730 hrs IST of 01 Dec about 680 km E-SE of Puducherry, 680 km E-SE of Chennai, 790 km SE of Nellore. Likely to move W-NW and intensify into DD by 2 Dec and further into CS over SW BoB around 3 Dec. pic.twitter.com/jAOV5tZuz4— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) December 1, 2023
Government Preparedness and Public Safety- The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) has kindly assessed the readiness of state governments and central ministries for Cyclone Michaung. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has kindly dispatched teams to Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Puducherry. Coastal districts are on high alert, with rescue and relief teams of the Coast Guard, Army, and Navy kindly prepared for action.
Local Weather Updates and Closure Notices- The Chennai Meteorological Centre kindly informs that there may be moderate thunderstorms, lightning, and rainfall expected in certain districts. As a precautionary measure, schools in Puducherry, Karaikal, and Yanam will be closed. It is highly recommended that residents stay updated through official channels, adhere to safety guidelines, and kindly cooperate with authorities.
In conclusion, it is of utmost importance for residents and authorities to kindly maintain a state of watchfulness, adhere to safety protocols, and consistently stay informed about the developing situation through official channels, as Cyclone Michaung draws near.
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