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India closes schools, offices and evacuates thousands ahead of Cyclone Michaung

According to Tin Tuc newspaper December 4, 2023 20:40

On December 4, the governments of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu states (Southern India) closed schools and offices, suspended flights and evacuated people before Cyclone Michaung made landfall within the next 24 hours.

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High waves caused by Cyclone Michaung on the coast in Chennai, India on December 3, 2023

The Indian Meteorological Department said Cyclone Michaung would make landfall on the coast of Andhra Pradesh state, southern India, on the morning of December 5 (local time), with a speed of 90-100 km/h and wind speeds of up to 110 km/h.
The authorities of the two states have been on high alert to guard against storm damage and are urgently deploying response measures.

In Andhra Pradesh, 7,000 people in eight coastal districts have been evacuated, with another 28,000 ready to evacuate depending on the path and severity of the cyclone.

In Tamil Nadu, the government declared a holiday in four coastal districts and advised residents of the capital Chennai to avoid unnecessary trips. On the morning of December 4, after heavy rains, Chennai airport was forced to temporarily close for two hours, with some flights canceled or diverted to other cities.

According to Tin Tuc newspaper
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India closes schools, offices and evacuates thousands ahead of Cyclone Michaung