Cyclone Michaung: Indian Army rescued 300 citizens to safety, flights cancelled in Chennai airport
Chennai: Amid the heavy downpour in Chennai triggered due to cyclone Michaung the Indian Army has already initiated rescue operation to move people to safety. Reportedly, till this report was written, the Indian Army had rescued and assisted 300 citizens to safety after flooding in the Mugalivakkam and Manapakkam areas of Chennai in Tamil Nadu.
The reports further say, 135 personnel equipped with essential resources, including boats, flood relief stores, and vehicles provided aid and rescue, says the Indian Army. It was informed in a X post by news Agency ANI.
On the other hand due to cyclone Michaung, Air India has reportedly suspended all flights to and from the city till 11 p.m. on Monday.
Heavy rainfall has lashed the Tamil Nadu state capital, resulting in water logging of subways and arterial roads.
On Monday morning, the Chennai airport had delayed and cancelled flights due to the heavy downpour.
The weatherman has predicted heavy rainfall in Chennai, Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Ranipet, Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Kallakurichi, Tirupattur and the union territory of Puducherry.
Cyclone Michaung led to the disruption of normal life in Tamil Nadu on Monday, with Chennai being the worst affected.
Heavy rainfall has lashed the state capital, resulting in water logging of subways and arterial roads.
Ms Kalinga