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High waves across east coast due to cyclone: INCOIS-IMD bulletin

Cyclonic storm ‘Michaung’ to bring high waves (3.5-6.6m) and swell heights (3.3m) to Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts. Gales (60-110kmph) and light-heavy rains have also been forecast.

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

Michaung intensifies into severe cyclonic storm, IMD issues red alert for some districts

Cyclonic storm 'Michaung' intensifies off AP coast, red alert issued for 8 districts. Govt. machinery to ensure no loss of life, relief material provided to victims, ₹10K compensation for damaged houses.

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

NTR district officials told to gear up to mitigate cyclone damage

Vijayawada wakes up to cloudy sky as Michaung turns into severe cyclonic storm, triggering wet spell. IMD predicts very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall on Tuesday. All educational institutions, anganwadi centres closed. Collector alerts people living in huts near catchment area of Krishna river. 41,163 hectares of crop area harvested,…

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

IMD issues red alert for Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts

With the deep depression intensifying into Cyclone Michaung over the Southwest Bay of Bengal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a heavy to very heavy rain warning for a few places in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts till Monday evening.

The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023

Depression triggers wet spell in south coastal Andhra Pradesh

Heavy rain lashes S. Coastal AP; IMD issues red alert. Nellore/Ongole: Light-moderate rain under influence of deep depression in SW Bay of Bengal. Control room opened at Nellore Collectorate; IMD issues red alert for Dec 3-5; fishermen warned not to venture into sea. Rainfall recorded in Darsi (29.5mm), Manabolu (12mm),…

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

Cyclone Michaung: Krishna district prepares for impact, keeps help on standby

Krishna Collector P. Rajababu has taken steps to prepare for a cyclonic storm predicted to hit the district. Fishermen and farmers have been warned, control centres and shelters set up, food, water, medicines and provisions stocked. 47 shelters in 11 mandals are ready, with 52 temporary ones in schools and…

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

Above-normal temperatures likely in most parts of country in December: IMD

Minimum temperatures in December are likely to remain above normal in most parts of the country

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

Cyclone ‘Michaung’ likely to bring rain to South Coastal Andhra Pradesh

Cyclone ‘Michaung’ likely to bring rain to South Coastal Andhra Pradesh. The well-marked low pressure is likely to intensify into a depression on December 1, says IMD.

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

IMD issues moderate rain and thunderstorm warnings for 12 districts in Tamil Nadu for next three hours

IMD issues moderate rain and thunderstorm warnings for Chennai, Chengalpattu, Vellore, Pudukottai and 12 other districts in Tamil Nadu for the next three hours.

Dynamite News · Nov 30, 2023

Tamil Nadu rains | As Chennai and its fringes are pounded by torrential rains, IMD issues orange alert; holiday declared for schools

Heavy rain lashed Chennai and its suburbs on Nov 29, causing authorities to declare a holiday for schools in the districts. IMD has issued an orange alert for Chennai and its neighbouring districts on December 2 and 3.

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023