Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:20am on 05 Dec 2023,Tuesday India
Cyclone Michaung inflicts widespread havoc in Chennai, resulting in eight casualties and knee-deep waterlogging. Amidst the tumult, Chennai Airport temporarily suspends operations due to severe flooding but eventually resumes amidst persisting challenges. The cyclone, set to make landfall between Nellore and Machilipatnam at 11 am, prompts Andhra Pradesh to evacuate nearly 900 residents from vulnerable coastal areas. Foxconn and Pegatron halt iPhone production near Chennai due to heavy rains. The Indian Railways readies for potential disruptions. With the cyclone's severity expected to persist until December 6, heightened preparedness and relief measures are crucial in facing this unprecedented natural disaster.
