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Over 9,600 moved to relief camps; over 14,500 involved in rescue and relief operations

Over 9,600 people from Cyclone Michaung affected parts of Tamil Nadu were on Monday moved to 236 relief camps in eight locations as part of precautionary measures.

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SCR releases helpline numbers after cancellation of trains

SCR releases helpline numbers for passengers affected by Cyclone Michaung. GM Arun Kumar Jain held a video conference with top officials to review safety protocols. Watchmen have been posted at vulnerable bridges and sandbags and ballast have been stocked for timely restoration.

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Chance for another cyclonic system exists in Arabian Sea

Even as Cyclone Michaung heads towards the south Andhra Pradesh coast, triggering torrential rain in Chennai and north Tamil Nadu, another system is brewing over the Arabian Sea according to the global models.

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Cyclone Michaung: Andhra Pradesh CM asks officials to prevent loss of life and keep property damage to bare minimum

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has instructed the State government machinery to ensure that there is no loss of life due to the incidents related to inclement weather conditions caused by Cyclone Michaung which is likely to make a landfall near the Bapatla coast on December 5…

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T.N. CM Stalin seeks additional NDRF personnel to tame Michaung

Union Home Min. Amit Shah spoke to TN CM M.K. Stalin over Cyclone Michaung. CM sought NDRF personnel for relief ops. Union govt assured aid. TN Governor appealed to people to follow State govt advice & stay safe. Ministers visited Emergency Ops Centre & reviewed situation.

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Universities postpone semester examinations

The semester examinations of the University of Madras have been postponed owing to Cyclone Michaung. The university’s in-charge Controller of Examination Elangovan Vellaichamy said the theory examinations of undergraduate, postgraduate and professional degree courses for November 2023 semester examinations scheduled to be held between December 5 and 8, in the…

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‘Rice bowl of Andhra Pradesh’ braces to face cyclone Michaung

Efforts were intensified to transport harvested paddy to rice mills in Godavari region to save yield from incessant rains due to cyclone Michaung. In Eluru district, 7,000 MT of paddy was shifted to mills; 90% of paddy harvested in Konaseema region. West Godavari opened 20 relief camps, evacuated 2,300 people…

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Cyclone Michaung | 12 shelters readied in coastal hamlets in Villupuram district

Tamil Nadu Ministers inspect coastal hamlets in Villupuram ahead of Cyclone Michaung. 12 multi-purpose cyclone shelters equipped with basic amenities readied in Marakkanam and Vanur blocks. NDRF teams stationed at Marakkanam. Ministers visit Thanthirayankuppam, Chinna Mudaliar Chavady, Bommayarpalayam and Kottakuppam. Appeal to public to stay indoors and follow TN Govt…

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Cyclone Michaung delays verdict on V.K. Sasikala’s claim over AIADMK general secretary post

Verdict on appeal suits & civil revision petition filed by V.K. Sasikala in 2022, claiming right over AIADMK general sec. post, delayed by a day due to Cyclone Michaung. She was appointed interim gen. sec. in 2016, but removed in 2017. Senior Counsel G. Rajagopal argued for her, while Senior…

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Cyclone Michaung grows into severe cyclonic storm, Chennai and neighbourhood to receive heavy rains till Tuesday morning

Heavy rains to continue in Chennai till Dec 5; cyclone Michaung intensifies, winds to blow at 60-70 kmph. Red-coded warning issued for Tiruvallur district. Rains to reduce in north TN on Dec 5, water release from Chembarambakkam reservoir to increase.

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Cyclone Michaung | Southern Railway cancels train services

Due to heavy rains & water logging, Southern Railway has cancelled long-distance train services & suspended suburban train operations. A passenger special will be operated every hour in all sections. Brindavan Express & Mumbai CST-Dr MGR Chennai Central Express partially cancelled.

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Cyclone Michaung | Chennai, neighbouring districts pounded by heavy rains

Cyclone Michaung moves east-northeast, triggers heavy rains & strong winds in Tamil Nadu, incl. Chennai. RMC advises people to stay safe. Water Resources Dept. increases surplus release from reservoirs to 6,000 cusecs. Flood gates of Poondi to be opened to discharge 1,000 cusecs.

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Cyclone Michaung travel updates | Flight operations suspended in Chennai till December 5, disrupted in Hyderabad, Visakhapathnam; 40 trains to and from Kerala cancelled

Cyclone Michaung travel updates: The flight operations have been disrupted in Chennai, Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam while 40 trains from to and from Kerala have been cancelled on Monday in view of the cyclone Michaung

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Cyclone Michaung | Madras High Court declares a holiday for all courts in Chennai today

Cyclone Michaung | Madras HC declares holiday for all courts in Chennai on Dec 4 due to Cyclone Michaung; revised circular issued recalling earlier one; Principal District Judges to take decision on functioning of courts in Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram & Chengalpattu districts.

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Morning Digest | Mizoram gears up for counting on December 4; Cyclone Michaung to bring Heavy rain to Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 03, 2023

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IMD issues red alert for Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts

With the deep depression intensifying into Cyclone Michaung over the Southwest Bay of Bengal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a heavy to very heavy rain warning for a few places in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts till Monday evening.

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17 IAS officers to coordinate precautionary and relief measures

Govt posts 17 IAS officers to coordinate Cyclone Michaung relief ops in Chennai. Officers assigned to 15 GCC zones, Tambaram & Avadi MCs.

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Results in three States guarantee a ‘hat-trick’ Lok Sabha poll win, says PM Modi

PM Modi thanked electorate for BJP's hat-trick of wins in MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and increased vote share in Telangana. He highlighted BJP's pillars of support for future: Nari Shakti, youth and marginalised communities, esp. women voters. He slammed Opp. for trying to divide society and for their claims of misuse…

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Cyclone Michaung: holiday declared for schools in Krishna, NTR districts

Krishna Collector P. Raja Babu on December 3 (Sunday) declared a holiday for all schools in the district on December 4 (Monday) in view of the heavy rain forecast under the influence of Cyclone Michaung.

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Cyclone Michaung: Collectors review situation, direct officers to evacuate people to safety

Coastal AP Collectors review situation ahead of Cyclone Michaung; take measures to prevent loss of life, property. Collectors, DROs visit villages, ask people to follow special officers' suggestions. Command Control Room set up at Machilipatnam Collectorate; control rooms at RDO, MRO offices. West Godavari Collector directs Medical, Health and Revenue…

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Cyclone Michaung: control room set up in Chittoor amid heavy rain forecast

The Chittoor district administration on December 3 (Sunday) evening set up a control room with helpline numbers 9491077018 and 9885738918, in view of the heavy rain forecast under the influence Cyclone Michaung.

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Cyclone Michaung: Farmers of Godavari region urged to take harvested paddy to rice mills to prevent damage

Minister Nageswara Rao urges farmers in Godavari region to take harvested paddy to nearby rice mills to prevent crop damage due to cyclone Michaung.

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In Pictures | Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh gear up for Cyclone Michaung

Photo gallery on cyclone Michaung and its impact in Chennai

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Cyclone Michaung | T.N. Ministers review precautionary measures; NDRF, SDRF personnel positioned in eight coastal districts

TN govt ministers visit Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram & Tiruvallur to review precautionary measures for cyclonic storm Michaung. NDRF & SDRF teams deployed; 121 multi-purpose & 4,967 relief centres with basic amenities ready. Ministers inspect vulnerable areas & relief centres. Pumps & equipment ready. Evacuation of people to safety underway.

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PM Modi speaks to Andhra CM, takes stock of preparations to handle approaching cyclone

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy about preparations for Cyclone Michaung.

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