At 5 pm on December 5, it was centered about 25 km west-northwest to 60 km north-northeast of Bapatla over coastal Andhra Pradesh. It is likely to move northwards and weaken, currently it remains active. .
IMD Weather Update Today : Cyclonic storm “Michong”, which arose in the Bay of Bengal recently, caused devastation in Andhra Pradesh after Tamil Nadu, yesterday its presence badly affected the life of Andhra Pradesh, according to the Meteorological Department. It has now turned into a deep depression over Andhra Pradesh but is still active, in view of this, there is a possibility of heavy rain in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh.
How much devastation did Michong cause in Andhra Pradesh?
Cyclonic storm also caused a lot of damage in Andhra Pradesh, roads were washed away, rivers are in spate, canals, ponds are filled with water and are breaking their banks, thousands of acres of crops are submerged in water, looking at the situation in Anakapalle district of the state. 52 rehabilitation centers have been made, the state government is also taking measures to protect the grains from getting wet, schools have been closed in many districts.
29 teams deployed on NDRF alert
In view of the situation, 29 teams of NDRF are deployed in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Puducherry. It is noteworthy that before Andhra Pradesh, Cyclonic Storm Michong has created havoc in Tamil Nadu, here 12 people have lost their lives, many are injured, water is on the roads. Evacuation efforts are ongoing, but life has not yet returned to normal.
Michong weakened but remains active
The India Meteorological Department has said that Severe Cyclonic Storm Michong has weakened into a cyclonic storm at 5 pm on December 5 and is about 25 km west-northwest of Bapatla in coastal Andhra Pradesh, about 60 km north-northeast of Bapatla. It was centered, there is a possibility of it moving northwards and weakening, it still remains active.
Rain warning in which states?
- The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rain in coastal Andhra Pradesh.
- Rain is expected at most places in Telangana also.
- In Odisha, there will be rain at isolated places in South Coastal and adjoining South Interior Odisha.
- Moderate to heavy rain is expected at most places in Chhattisgarh.
