Cyclone Michaung Disrupts Tamil Nadu: Public Holiday Declared, Severe Impact on Chennai
The Tamil Nadu government has announced a public holiday in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, and Tiruvallur districts. The holiday, declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, applies to schools, colleges, government offices, public undertakings, corporations, banks, and financial institutions in these areas. Essential services such as police, fire service, hospitals, and disaster response offices will operate as usual. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a Red alert, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in north-coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, urging residents to take precautionary measures. The cyclone has already disrupted normal life in Chennai, causing severe waterlogging, road closures, and transportation issues. The Chennai airfield has temporarily closed, and train services have been affected due to heavy rainfall and flooding.
The severe impact of Cyclone Michaung on Chennai and surrounding areas has prompted the Tamil Nadu government to declare a public holiday in four districts. The heavy rainfall has resulted in waterlogging, road closures, and transportation disruptions, impacting normal life. Essential services such as police, fire service, hospitals, and disaster response offices remain operational. The cyclone’s intensity has led to the closure of the Chennai airfield, affecting travel plans. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a Red alert for the region, urging residents to take precautions. The situation is dynamic, with challenges like traffic jams, uprooted trees, and power outages reported across the affected areas, highlighting the need for residents to stay vigilant during this adverse weather condition.
