Tamil Nadu Government declared on December 5th due to heavy rains caused by Cyclone Michaung in Chennai
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Government declared on December 5th due to heavy rains caused by Cyclone Michaung in Chennai and its surroundings districts. According to the official sources heavy rains, have forced Chennai Airport to close down its airfield from 9.17am to 9am on December 5th.
Many passengers awaiting their flights were stranded for hours as flights could not take off due to gusty wind and rains and also since water from Adyar River had entered the runway. Earlier, five flights departing from Chennai were canceled and 23 flights diverted.
Meanwhile, a viral video of mugger crocodile, which was spotted by passers-by near Velammal School along the Perungalathur-Nedungunram road on Sunday night has sparked concern among the residents and forest department officials. The crocodile was seen crossing the road near Perunguathur and entering the bushes.
People were marooned, most roads were flooded and some caved in , trees were felled by furious winds, and cars and other vehicles were seen floating around. Many parts of the city were left without power as water gushed in uninvited and without respite.
There were also unfortunate deaths. At least seven people have reportedly died. Chennai police confirmed receiving reports of five deaths across the city.
The Government has announced that December 5th will also be a public holiday. It had earlier announced that December 4 will be a public holiday. All educational institutions and government offices will remain closed.
The State Government has also requested private establishments in four districts – Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu to allow their employees to work from home on December 5th Tuesday too as far as possible, due to heavy rains and its impact.
The Madras High Court declared a rain holiday on December 4 for the principal bench in Chennai in view of torrential rains due to Michaung cyclone.
The Registry made the announcement after due consideration of the prevailing situation and the forecast of heavy spells of showers, taking back an earlier announcement that courts would function without passing adverse orders since counsels for all the parties to the litigation may not be able to attend the proceedings.