Heavy rain has caused severe waterlogging in Chennai as cyclone Michaung approaches the North coast of Tamil Nadu before it heads towards Andhra Pradesh. The cyclone is expected to make landfall around midnight between Machalipatnam and Nellore in Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh. Chennai airport has suspended operations till 11:30pm (IST) on Monday, with 12 domestic outbound flights and four international flights being cancelled. Three incoming international flights were diverted to Bengaluru due to the weather conditions. Flights at Chennai airport were grounded as rainwater clogged the runway. Tuesday has been declared a public holiday in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, and Tiruvallur districts of Tamil Nadu given the devastation of Cyclone Michaung. All schools, colleges, educational institutions, and government offices, including the offices of public undertakings/corporations, boards, banks, and financial institutions in the four districts will be closed due to the harsh weather conditions. However, all essential services including hospitals, police, water supply, milk supply, power supply, and offices engaged in disaster response, relief and rescue activities, shall function as usual.