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EXPLAINED: Michaung | Rare Historical Photos

Governor felicitates army personnel for rendering relief and rescue services during Cyclone Michaung

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Internet service providers work round the clock to restore services in rain-affected areas

Cyclone Michaung caused severe damage to Chennai's internet infrastructure, but service providers have restored connectivity in most areas.

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In Frames | Gone with the wind

In pictures: Michaung, a severe cyclonic storm, originated as a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal and became a deep depression on December 2. It made landfall near Bapatla in Andhra Pradesh on December 5, leaving a trail of losses.

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BJP accuses YSRCP of neglecting farmers affected by cyclone Michaung

BJP activists in Ongole protest YSRCP govt's "indifferent" attitude towards farmers affected by Cyclone Michaung. Led by P. Krishna Reddy, farmers wing state president, they demand realistic assessment of crop loss and liberal compensation. Memo submitted to District Revenue Officer R. Srilatha.

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Motorists want highway stretches in Chennai to be repaired

Motorists want Velachery-Tambaram, Radial, Medavakkam-Sholinganallur and Rajiv Gandhi Salai roads repaired due to damage caused by cyclone Michaung. Anna Flyover has deep potholes, Medavakkam-Sholinganallur Road has gashes, Thoraipakkam-Pallavaram Radial Road has folded top layer, Rajiv Gandhi Salai has potholes. Highways Minister has directed engineers to take up repair works.

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Alagiri accuses Centre of making false claim over flood relief

He questioned why the Centre was trying to project the already-sanctioned fund as having been sanctioned after surveying the impact of cyclone Michaung.

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‘Diversion’ of Kakinada SEZ lands for real estate will be probed if TDP wins, says Lokesh

‘Diversion’ of Kakinada SEZ lands for real estate will be probed if TDP wins, says Lokesh. The Special Economic Zone has the potential to provide nearly six lakh jobs, says the TDP national general secretary during his Yuva Galam padayatra. He inspects the paddy fields that have been inundated due…

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Recurrent inclement weather remains a headache for tobacco growers in south coastal Andhra Pradesh

Tobacco growers in south coastal Andhra Pradesh are in trouble as the cyclonic storm Michaung has flattened the crops in the region. It is for the second consecutive year that the tobacco farmers are grappling with nature’s fury. Cyclonic storm Mandous wreaked havoc on the tobacco crop in about 40%…

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Gundlakamma reservoir crest gate repaired on a war-footing in Prakasam district

Gundlakamma reservoir crest gate repaired on a war-footing in Prakasam district. The gate was damaged following flash floods triggered by cyclone Michaung on December 8. The current storage of 0.8 tmc ft in the reservoir will be sufficient to meet the drinking water requirement of Ongole city till summer and…

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How can Jagan establish three capitals in Andhra Pradesh when he can’t even maintain gates of Gundlakamma project?, questions Chandrababu Naidu

TDP chief Naidu criticises YSRCP govt for failing to maintain Gundlakamma project gates, neglecting farmers' plight during cyclone Michaung. Alleges YSRCP leaders prioritize sand smuggling over farmers' needs. Criticizes CM for not providing seeds, not alerting farmers, and not providing bags to store grains. Asserts TDP will fight until justice…

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Edappadi K Palaniswami charges DMK with prioritising youth wing conference in Salem than cyclone

CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Saturday alleged that municipal administration minister K N Nehru was prioritising the DMK’s youth wing conference scheduled to take place in Salem than cyclone Michaung, even as the meteorology department was issuing alerts for a week about the rainfall.

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Second crest gate of Gundlakamma reservoir partially damaged due to flash floods triggered by cyclone Michaung

Second crest gate of Gundalakamma reservoir partially damaged due to flash floods triggered by cyclone Michaung. With officials releasing water from the other gates, farms downstream have been inundated. AIKS blames government for not undertaking repairs to all the gates on a permanent basis as promised by Water Resources Minister…

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IMD to find out exact location of Cyclone Michaung’s landfall

IMD traces Michaung landfall in Bapatla: Severe cyclonic storm crossed coast near Bapatla, IMD deputes two-member team to track storm, estimate damages caused. #CycloneMichaung #IMD #Bapatla #AndhraPradesh #Tornadoes #Agriculture #Property #HumanLoss

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Cyclone Michaung: YSRCP government failed to prevent large-scale destruction of crops in Andhra Pradesh, alleges Chandrababu Naidu

Cyclone Michaung: YSRCP government failed to prevent large-scale destruction of crops in Andhra Pradesh, alleges TDP national president N. Chandrababu Naidu. The government has not been implementing the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana that would have ensured farmers compensation for crop damages, he alleges. It’s a complete failure of disaster…

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Mild tremors of 3.2 magnitude recorded at Chengalpattu district

Mild tremor of 3.2 magnitude recorded in Chengalpattu district on Dec 8. Tremors may be due to heavy rainfall post-monsoon. Cavities in upper layers of earth's crust collapse when water percolates at 5 km. Tremors may occur up to two-three months after monsoon. Severe cyclonic storm Michaung had dumped heavy…

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Sri Lankan Navy arrests 8 Indian fishermen

Eight fishermen from Pamban arrested by Sri Lankan Navy after venturing into sea after 6 days of inclement weather. Boat belonging to M. Uyirtharaj seized. Arrested fishers: A. Jayastan, T. Thalsa, A. Charles, S. Lasar Kebiston, T. Dinesh, R. Muniyasamy, S. Arul Pritson, O. Jan Simon. Fishing boats warned against…

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Cyclone Michaung: paddy in thousands of acres inundated in the Godavari region of Andhra Pradesh

Inundation of paddy fields in thousands of acres across Godavari region due to Cyclone Michaung. Relief ops & agri field mgmt intensified. 16K ha of crops damaged in West Godavari, 16K acres of paddy partially inundated in Konaseema, 24K acres to be harvested in East Godavari. 650 ha of horticulture…

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Cyclone Michaung: 18,500 cusecs discharged from Prakasam Barrage

WRD officials lift 25 gates in Vijaywada, discharging 18,500 cusecs into sea due to incessant rainfall and high crest level.

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Cyclone Michaung | Normalcy returns Bapatla a day after storm landfall

Normal life resumes in Adavi (Bapatla) after cyclone Michaung; roads teeming with locals, fishermen returning to backwaters, tourist activity resuming, Transco, Revenue & Police restoring damage. Tourists to enjoy seafood & search for valuables along shore.

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Thiruvalluvar University announces revised examination dates

Vellore Thiruvalluvar Univ. announces revised time table for Nov/Dec 2023 exams: held on Dec 11 & 12 in forenoon & afternoon sessions. Postponed due to cyclone Michaung.

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Cyclone Michaung disrupts train services between Mysuru and Chennai

Train services on the Mysuru-Bengaluru-Chennai section continued to be affected due to cyclone Michaung with eight trains cancelled on December 6 and five other trains were partially cancelled or diverted.

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Jagan’s poor response to Cyclone Michaung reeks of antipathy towards farmers: TDP

TDP criticizes YSRCP's CM Jagan Mohan Reddy for poor response to cyclone Michaung's devastation, which caused two casualties, property damage, and flooding in hospitals. They accuse YSRCP of focusing on vote bank politics instead of tackling the fallout of the cyclone.

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Widespread rains in Odisha as cyclone Michaung weakens into depression

With the remnants of cyclonic storm Michaung weakening into a depression, Odisha’s southern areas received moderate rainfall on Wednesday while the Gajapati district administration announced the closure of all schools due to heavy downpour, officials said.

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How Cyclone Michaung formed, intensified, rained, and dissipated | Explained

Cyclone Michaung formed, intensified, and made landfall as a super-cyclonic storm, aided by warm sea surface temperatures and the Madden-Julian oscillation. Most of its adverse effects on the ground, including 12 deaths, were due to poor infrastructure.

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Heavy rain lashes Vizianagaram district

Heavy rains in Vizianagaram district due to cyclone Michaung caused inundation of standing crops, water logging & misery. Collector S. Nagalakshmi took remedial measures to help farmers & buy paddy crop at Rythu Bharosa Kendras. Govt. to provide relief to those affected.

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