Cyclone Michaung, initially a severe cyclonic storm, has now weakened into a depression over Central Coastal Andhra Pradesh, causing extensive damage and impacting nearly 40 lakh individuals. The storm made landfall on the south Andhra Pradesh coast, damaging 770 kilometers of roads, uprooting 35 trees, and resulting in three livestock fatalities.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) data reveals the widespread impact, affecting 194 villages and two towns, with 25 villages inundated. While there were no human casualties reported on Tuesday, earlier incidents induced by Michaung claimed at least 12 lives in rain-related accidents in Chennai.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports that the Cyclonic Storm has further weakened into a deep depression, centered around 100 km north-northwest of Bapatla and 50 km southeast of Khammam. The IMD anticipates additional weakening into a Well Marked Low Pressure area in the next 12 hours.
Top Developments of Cyclone Michaung:
Severe rainfall recorded in ten places, with Manubolu in Nellore district experiencing 366.5 mm rainfall.
State government allocates Rs 23 crore for relief efforts, addressing damaged structures, including 78 huts and a cattle shed.
Forecast of heavy rainfall for several districts, with the Met Department predicting 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm for Wednesday.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister seeks Rs 5,060 crore interim financial assistance from Prime Minister due to cyclone damages.
The aftermath of Cyclone Michaung continues to impact regions, prompting precautionary measures and relief operations to address the extensive damages caused by the storm.
