Cyclone Michaung in Andhra Pradesh: Updates, Alerts, and Safety Measures

 

Cyclone Michaung Causes Damage in Andhra Pradesh: Latest News and Safety Measures

The state of Andhra Pradesh is now preparing to face the effects of Cyclone Michaung, which is developing over the Bay of Bengal. Expected to land between Nellore and Machilipatnam on December 5, the severe cyclonic storm brings heavy rains and gusty winds to many places across the state.

Key Developments:
Weather Warnings:

The Indian Meteorological Department has sounded a red alert over districts such as Nellore, Guntur and Krishna, which expect heavy to very heavy rainfall along with wind speeds of 90-100 kmph gusting up to 110 kmph.

Orange alert remains in place for other coastal districts like Eluru and East Godavari while other districts have been put under yellow warning

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Present Situation

Districts like Tirupati and Nellore have already received up to 11 cm of rainfall in the last 24 hours.

Heavy waterlogging and disruptions have been reported, and the downpour is still gaining intensity

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Government Response:

Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has conducted emergency reviews, asking district officials to focus on rescue and relief measures. Relief camps are being ensured with facilities like food, drinking water, and medical supplies.

Three NDRF teams have been put in place in Nellore and Kavali for rescue operations ​

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Safety Public:

Schools in Prakasam and other districts are closed due to safety reasons

The state government asked people to avoid unessential travel and to seek information from authentic sources

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Precautions to be taken:

Avoid being indoors and near windows when winds are strong.

Maintain an emergency kit, such as water, food, flashlights, and medicines.

Stay away from low-lying and waterlogged areas.

This is a developing story, and updates will come in relation to the course of the storm. Please keep safe, and heed to government guidelines for timely updates.