How Overnight Rain Created Havoc In Chennai? See Devastating Videos

Heavy showers continued to pound Chennai and nearby districts on Monday under the impact of a cyclonic storm, which is likely to cross the coast in Andhra Pradesh on December 5.

Low-lying areas and many residential parts witnessed inundation, even as civic agency personnel were involved in clearing the stagnant water.

Chennai and nearby Chengalpet, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur districts among others received widespread rains since late Sunday under the impact of cyclonic storm Michaung.

"Cyclonic storm 'MICHAUNG' lay centered over Southwest Bay of Bengal about 210km east-northeast of Puducherry, 150km east-southeast of Chennai at 2330 hrs 3 Dec. Likely to move north-northwestwards, intensify & cross b/w Nellore and Machilipatnam (Andhra Pradesh) during forenoon of 5 Dec as a Severe CS," an update from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Water logging has been experienced in several parts of the city like Maduravoyal, Porur, Saligaramam, and Valasaravakkam. Trees have been uprooted due to strong winds in many places.

The heavy rains have unleashed devastating effects, leading to widespread flooding on the roads. Visuals circulating on various social media platforms depict the severity of the situation, with roads submerged in water and cars struggling to navigate through the floodwaters.

The impact of these torrential rains is clearly visible, emphasizing the challenges faced by the community as they grapple with the aftermath of nature's fury

In a message to the people of Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister MK Stalin requested people not to venture out of their houses till the storm subsides. He visited the Control room to check on the preparations to combat the cyclone.

"The state machine is ready to face Cyclone Michaung . Ministers and officials are in the field. The public must adhere to the safety protocols provided; I also request that the public should not come out without essential needs until the impact of the storm subsides" the Chief Minister said.

The cyclonic storm over southwest Bay of Bengal moved northwestwards with a speed of 9 kmph during past six hours and lay centred at 4.30 pm IST on Sunday over the same region near latitude 11.8°N and longitude 82.2°E, about 260 km east-southeast of Puducherry, 250 km southeast of Chennai, 380 km south-southeast of Nellore, 490 km south-southeast of Bapatla and 500 km south-southeast of Machilipatnam.

It is likely to continue to move northwestwards, intensify further and reach west-central Bay of Bengal, off south Andhra Pradesh and adjoining north Tamil Nadu coasts by Monday forenoon.

Thereafter, it would move nearly northwards almost parallel and close to south Andhra Pradesh coast and cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Machilipatnam during the forenoon of December 5 as a severe cyclonic storm with a maximum sustained wind speed of 90-100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph, the statement said.