Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu prepared for heavy rainfall in their coastal districts as a deep depression intensified over the Bay of Bengal, moving northwest and likely to evolve into Cyclone Michaung by December 3 morning. Winds with a maximum sustained speed of 80 to 90 kmph, gusting up to 100 kmph, are expected, the India Meteorological Department said on December 2.
Disaster relief preparations are in full spate along the coast, with State and national teams in place and Naval forces in the region on standby. Fishermen have been asked not to venture into the sea, and 144 trains have been cancelled. In Andhra Pradesh, relief camps are being set up and arrangements are being made to evacuate coastal regions if needed.
