Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:19pm on 05 Dec 2023,Tuesday India
Cyclone Michaung intensifies its impact as it makes a forceful landfall in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. Urgent rescue efforts are underway in Chennai, where Navy and IAF's Chetak helicopters are deployed to assist those affected. Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy directs all departments to be on high alert. A red alert is issued in eight vulnerable areas. NLC India contributes by sending high-capacity pumps for water drainage in inundated Chennai. Despite challenges, Chennai airfield reopens, and relief supplies are dropped. Political criticism arises as Chandrababu Naidu accuses the state government of inadequate response. Heavy flooding persists, prompting continuous rescue operations. Tamil Nadu seeks ₹5,000 crore central assistance for extensive flood relief efforts.
