Videos show the roads flooded, car submerged in Chennai
New Delhi/Chennai:
Heavy rain has caused severe waterlogging in Chennai as cyclone Michaung approaches the North coast of Tamil Nadu before it heads towards Andhra Pradesh.
Videos show the roads flooded, and cars submerged, with authorities ordering the closure of schools and asking people to stay indoors.
Chennai airport has suspended operations and several flights have been cancelled. A video shows flights grounded as rainwater entered the airport runway, prompting authorities to order its closure till 11 pm tonight.
Chennai Airport #CycloneMichaung Brutally smashing credits Nandakumar pic.twitter.com/mIjNLehYRG
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Several areas in the city saw power outage and internet disruptions as rain continued to pound the region. “A public holiday has been declared in Chennai today,” officials said.
The Indian Meteorological department (IMD) has predicted heavy rain in Chennai and surrounding areas for the next 24 hours.
The cyclone is expected to make landfall between Nellore and Machilipatnam tomorrow noon.
