The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is trying to trace the exact location where cyclone Michaung had made its landfall in Bapatla district of Andhra Pradesh.
The severe cyclonic storm had crossed the coast near Bapatla, between 12.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. on December 5 (Tuesday), said IMD, Visakhapatnam, Director M. Sunanda.
“The landfall of Michaung occurred 15 kms towards South West of Bapatla and 40 kms North East of Ongole, with an intensity of 85 to 95 kmph gusting wind speed,” Ms. Sunanda told The Hindu on Saturday.
