Chennai Rains Fury: Death Toll Reaches 17; NDRF, IAF Begin Rescue Ops | Top Points

Cyclone Michaung has wreaked havoc across Chennai and its neighbouring districts in the past few days, causing airports and subways to shut down as the city is half submerged in rain waters. The cyclone triggered heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

So far, at least 17 people have died in rain-related incidents in Chennai, while property worth crores has been damaged. However, the rain has subsided in Chennai and flight and train operations are back on track with rescue operations underway in several parts of the city.

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday said the landfall process of Cyclone Michuang is completed while southern districts of Odisha and eastern Telangana continue to be on alert.

Cyclone Michaung: Here are top updates on Chennai rains

• At least 17 people lost their lives in various rain-related incidents in Chennai due to Cyclone Michaung.
• The Indian Air Force (IAF) Chetak helicopters have been deployed for flood relief operations in Chennai.
• A total of 29 NDRF teams have been deployed in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Puducherry to undertake relief and rescue operations.
• DMK MP Kanimozhi on Tuesday said that over 400 shelters have been prepared to move people affected by flooding in Chennai.
• The Chennai airport runway was flooded as no flights were available till 9 am on Tuesday, causing chaos and inconvenience to passengers.
• Due to heavy rains and flooding, schools in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu will remain closed on December 6.
• Actor Amir Khan along with his team was rescued by Chennai Fire Service personnel after he was stranded in flooding. Among those rescued was also badminton player and Arjuna Awardee Jwala Gutta
• State-run NLC India on Tuesday said that it has sent high-capacity pumps used in lignite mines to pump out water from inundated areas in Chennai.
• The DMK on Tuesday demanded an immediate central assistance of Rs 5,000 crore to provide relief to the people and rebuild infrastructure in Chennai.
• The Tamil Nadu government said that their main focus is to bring back the 80% of power supply and 70% of mobile networks have already been restored.
• Several District Disaster Response Teams (DDRT) were formed to carry out relief work in all rain-affected areas across Chennai.
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday said the landfall process of Cyclone Michuang is completed.