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In response to the havoc wreaked by Cyclone Michaung, the Tamil Nadu government declares a closure of schools and colleges in Chennai district on December 8. At least 20 casualties reported as heavy rainfall continues to inundate regions, prompting intensified relief efforts.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues a warning for a fresh spell of rainfall with isolated heavy falls in south Peninsular India on December 8 and 9. Specific areas, including Kerala, Mahe, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, and Lakshadweep, are likely to experience light to moderate rainfall with isolated thunderstorms and lightning over the next 3 to 5 days.
Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena announces the deployment of 9,000 officials from other districts for relief work in Chennai. Focus on addressing water stagnation at 343 locations, distributing food packets in flood-affected areas, and engaging medical, fire service, and EN staff for restoration.
Regional Meteorological Center in Chennai forecasts heavy rain in Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tirupur, Dindigul, Theni, Chennai, Virudhunagar, Sivaganga, Pudukkottai, and Thanjavur districts. Over 1,400 fallen trees, with 243 still to be cleared, as the state government initiates efforts to pump out logged water from low-lying areas.
Chennai Central and Chennai Egmore resume train services from Thursday, according to Southern Railway. Most mail/express services from Chennai Central expected to be fully operational in all directions from Friday. Suburban services across Chennai Suburban Terminal – Arakkonam – Tiruttani and Chennai Beach – Tambaram – Chengalpattu have been restored to normalcy since December 6.
