Cyclone Michaung: Makes Landfall In Andhra Pradesh

Cyclone Michaung landfall has started near Bapatla on Andhra Pradesh coast after causing rain mayhem in Tamil Nadu. So far, at least eight people have died in rain-related incidents in Chennai.

The cyclone made landfall with a maximum sustained wind speed of 90-100 km per hour, gusting to 110 km per hour. Officials said the landfall process will continue for about three hours.

The Andhra Pradesh government has issued an alert for eight districts- Tirupati, Nellore, Prakasam, Bapatla, Krishna, West Godavari, Konaseema and Kakinada. 

In Puducherry, Section 144 has been imposed in the coastal areas, restricting movement there, until 6 pm.

Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed the officials to treat the storm as a major challenge to avoid loss of life and property.

Mr Reddy said that special officers have been appointed for all cyclone-affected districts, besides releasing 2 crore each for rescue and relief work. People from low-lying areas have been evacuated and over 200 relief camps have been set up to accommodate them.