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Severe Cyclonic Storm Michaung
	Cyclone Michaung near peak intensity on 4 December
Meteorological history
Formed	1 December 2023
Dissipated	6 December 2023
Severe cyclonic storm
	3-minute sustained (IMD)
Highest winds	100 km/h (65 mph)
Lowest pressure	986 hPa (mbar); 29.12 inHg
Category 1-equivalent tropical cyclone
	1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC)
Highest winds	120 km/h (75 mph)
Lowest pressure	988 hPa (mbar); 29.18 inHg
Overall effects
Fatalities	17
Damage	$1.32 billion (2023 USD)
Areas affected	India (particularly in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh), Bangladesh
	Part of the 2023 North Indian Ocean cyclone season

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Severe Cyclonic Storm Michaung^[a] (Burmese pronunciation: [mɪʔtɕʰaʊɰ̃]) was a moderate tropical cyclone which formed in the Bay of Bengal during the 2023 North Indian Ocean cyclone season. Michaung originated as a low-pressure area in the Gulf of Thailand which crossed into the Bay of Bengal and became a deep depression on December 2. It developed into a cyclonic storm thereafter and was named Michaung. It was the ninth depression and the sixth named cyclonic storm of the season. The cyclone gradually moved north-west over the next few days towards the eastern coast of India. The storm peaked with sustained winds of 60 knots (110 km/h; 70 mph) causing heavy rainfall in north-eastern Tamil Nadu including Chennai and south-eastern Andhra Pradesh before making landfall near Bapatla in Andhra Pradesh on December 5.

Meteorological history

In late November 2023, a low-pressure area crossed into the Bay of Bengal from the Gulf of Thailand. On December 1, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the disturbance had developed into a depression in the South Andaman Sea, and was expected to move towards the northwest while strengthening in the Bay of Bengal.^[3] On December 2, the system intensified into a deep depression located about 440 kilometres (270 mi) east-southeast of Puducherry.^[4] Thereafter, it intensified into a cyclonic storm, and was assigned the name Michaung by Myanmar.^[5]

On December 4, cyclone Michaung reached peak intensity as it approached the coast of Tamil Nadu with winds of 110 kilometres per hour (68 mph), equivalent to a high-end tropical storm on the Saffir–Simpson scale.^[6] Michaung moved almost directly northward along the coast. On December 5, the storm made landfall between Nellore and Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh, weakening as it moved inland.^[7] By December 6, the storm had weakened to a depression over central Andhra Pradesh.^[8]

Meteorological data

According to the IMD reports, INSAT-3D satellite imagery on December 5 indicated a cloud mass with broken low to medium clouds and intense convection extending over west-central Bay of Bengal and the coastal region of Andhra Pradesh, spanning from latitude 13.5°N to 17.5°N and longitude 80.0E to 82.5E. The minimum cloud top temperature was recorded at −90 °C (−130 °F). Coastal surface observations from various locations on the coast indicated a maximum wind speed of 60 knots (110 km/h; 69 mph) and a minimum sea level pressure of 988 hectopascals (29.2 inHg).^[9]^[10] Nungambakkam in Chennai recorded the maximum rainfall of 530 mm (21 in) in the three-day period between December 2 and 4.^[11]

Preparations and impact

As the storm approached the east coast of India, India's meteorological department issued a red alert for the region. In Tamil Nadu, over 500 personnel of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Tamil Nadu Disaster Response Force (TNDRF) were deployed.^[12]^[13] 121 multi-purpose centres and 4,967 relief centres were set-up in the eight coastal districts of Tamil Nadu to help in the aftermath of the cyclone.^[14] In Andhra Pradesh, 181 relief camps were set up across the eight districts, with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and AP State Disaster Response Force (APSDRF) deploying five teams each to assist in the affected areas.^[15]^[16] Southern districts of Odisha were also to receive heavy rainfall due to the cyclone, and the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force were deployed to assist local authorities.^[17]

Heavy rain and strong winds battered the coastal areas.^[18] Persistent rains caused widespread flooding and inundation in Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu.^[19] Rivers including Cooum and major lakes overflowed in Chennai causing further water logging in the low-lying areas along the banks.^[20] At least 17 people were killed, and more than 41,000 people were evacuated and temporarily relocated, including 32,158 in Tamil Nadu and 9,500 in Andhra Pradesh.^[21]^[22] Power supply was cut off by the government in flooded areas in Chennai as a preventive measure to avert electrocution.^[23] Economic loss in Tamil Nadu exceeded ₹11,000 crore (US$1.32 billion).^[24]

Chennai International Airport closed its operations on December 4 due to flooding in the apron and runways, with flights being diverted or cancelled and operations resuming the next day.^[25] Schools and offices were closed due to heavy rains and flooding.^[26] Southern Railways and East Coast Railways re-directed and cancelled several trains.^[27] Several businesses and industries in Chennai were impacted adversely as operations were ceased due to power shortages, flooding and damage to equipment.^[28] In Andhra Pradesh, crop damage and losses were reported due to the flooding of fields.^[29] There was also a shortage of essential commodities including milk which was exacerbated by panic buying.^[30]

Relief efforts

The Indian Air Force air dropped more than 2,300 kilograms (5,100 lb) of food packets and relief supplies in affected areas of Chennai, while the Indian Navy, in collaboration with the Indian Army and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), was tasked with rescuing people and providing supplies using inflatable boats.^[31]^[32]^[33] Greater Chennai Corporation pressed more workers for flood recovery and aiding stranded people while citing staff crunch for delays in clearing fallen trees and garbage.^[34]^[35] Volunteers engaged in distributing food packets, milk, water bottles and rescuing stranded people through boats in the inundated areas.^[36]

Relief materials were sent from various districts of Tamil Nadu to the affected areas.^[37]^[38] Various NGOs, religious and volunteer groups helped in the relief effort.^[39] On December 9, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M. K. Stalin announced a relief of ₹5 lakh (US$6,000) for families of those who lost their lives, ₹37,500 (US$450) for individuals who lost cattle, ₹17,000 (US$200) per hectare for paddy cultivators who lost the crop and ₹8,000 (US$96) for who lost their homes. A relief package worth ₹6,000 (US$72) was announced to be distributed through Public Distribution System (PDS) outlets for those who were impacted by the cyclone.^[40]^[41] Many political parties including AIADMK, DMK and BJP ran relief campaigns and distribution programmes.^[42]^[43]^[44]

Stalin donated one month salary to the state disaster relief fund and appealed to others to donate.^[45] TVS Motors and Ashok Leyland contributed ₹3 crore (US$360,000) each to flood relief.^[46]^[47] Actors Suriya and Karthi donated ₹10 lakh (US$12,000) each to the relief fund.^[48]

As many personal and transport vehicles were damaged during the floods, auto companies announced various aid measures. Maruti Suzuki helped mobilize tow trucks, provide road side assistance; Hyundai announced a relief package of ₹3 crore (US$360,000) for flood relief; Tata Motors announced an extension of the warranty, maintenance contracts and provided emergency road assistance; Mahindra announced complimentary roadside assistance, no-cost inspection and financial discounts; Toyota set-up special emergency helpline and designated personnel for immediate assistance.^[49] Companies like Tata Group also assisted in the relief effort.^[50]

Response

National

On December 4, Home minister Amit Shah spoke to chief ministers of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh assuring of all the help required and stating that the NDRF and Armed forces will be pressed into action.^[51] Member of Parliament Kanimozhi stated on December 5 that the government of Tamil Nadu have taken proactive measures to address the impact of the cyclone with the establishment of over 400 shelters for the affected population, pumping of stagnant water and restoration of electricity.^[52] On December 6, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones and prayed for those injured or affected.^[53] He also stated that the authorities have been working tirelessly to assist those affected and will continue to work towards normalization.^[54] Opposition MPs appealed to the Central government to extend its full assistance to Tamil Nadu in managing the repercussions of the cyclone.^[55] They demanded that the disaster be declared as a national calamity.^[56]

On December 6, chief minister of Tamil Nadu M.K.Stalin wrote to the Prime Minister seeking ₹5,060 crore (US$608 million) for interim flood relief from the disaster response fund.^[57] Defence minister Rajnath Singh conducted an aerial survey of the affected areas in Tamil Nadu on December 7 and met with chief minister Stalin.^[58] On December 7, Central government released a second installment of ₹450 crore (US$54 million) to the Tamil Nadu disaster relief fund and ₹493.5 crore (US$59.3 million) to the Andhra Pradesh disaster relief fund having already released the same amount earlier.^[59]^[60] Amit Shah announced that the Prime Minister has already approved the first urban flood mitigation project of ₹561.29 crore (US$67.4 million) for urban flood management activities for Chennai under the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF) with a central assistance of ₹500 crore (US$60 million).^[61]

On December 8, representatives of various micro, small and medium enterprises sought time to repay loans and electricity charges due to flood related losses and damages.^[62] On December 9, Union minister of state Rajeev Chandrasekhar visited Chennai to assess the damages and coordinate with the state government for further assistance ^[63]

International

Australian cricketer David Warner shared his concern for those affected by the floods and advised safety.^[64]

Criticism

People from various localities in Chennai expressed their disappointment at the water stagnation, power outages and lack of support from the authorities.^[65] Actor Vishal expressed his disappointment with the flood situation in Chennai and criticized the Chennai Mayor and other authorities for not building adequate infrastructure to handle the floods.^[66] Ministers of the state government and elected representatives were heckled by the angry public during their visits at various places in Chennai.^[67]^[68] Prominent people including Ravichandran Ashwin, Jwala Gutta and Srinath Narayanan came out and shared their difficult experience.^[69]

On December 7, leader of the opposition K. Palaniswami demanded the chief minister of Tamil Nadu to release a white paper on the completed and ongoing stormwater drain work in Chennai.^[70] On December 10, he further criticized the state government for the lack of preparedness and demanded the flood relief to be increased to ₹12,000 (US$144).^[71] Tamil Nadu state president of BJP, Annamalai expressed his displeasure on the flooding and demanded the relief to be increased to ₹10,000 (US$120).^[72]

Notes

^ It was named Michaung by Myanmar meaning 'strength and resilience' in Burmese.^[1] It is pronounced as Migjaum.^[2]

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External links

08B.MICHAUNG from the United States Naval Research Laboratory

[3] It was named Michaung by Myanmar meaning 'strength and resilience' in Burmese.^[1] It is pronounced as Migjaum.^[2]

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 In late November 2023, a low-pressure area crossed into the Bay of Bengal from the Gulf of Thailand. On December 1, the [[India Meteorological Department]] (IMD) said the disturbance had developed into a depression in the South [[Andaman Sea]], and was expected to move towards the northwest while strengthening in the Bay of Bengal.<ref>{{Cite news|date=29 November 2023|title=Cyclone Michaung: Check Name Origin and Will it Hit Bay of Bengal?|url=https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/what-is-cyclone-michaung-name-bay-of-bengal-origin-and-latest-updates-1701266119-1|access-date=5 December 2023|newspaper=Jagranjosh|language=en|archive-date=29 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231129223320/https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/what-is-cyclone-michaung-name-bay-of-bengal-origin-and-latest-updates-1701266119-1|url-status=live}}</ref> On December 2, the system intensified into a [[List of depressions and deep depressions in the North Indian Ocean|deep depression]] located about {{convert|440|km}} east-southeast of [[Puducherry (union territory)|Puducherry]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Cyclone Michaung to hit Andhra coast; PM dials Jagan Reddy, assures all help|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/cyclone-michaung-latest-update-tamil-nadu-chennai-andhra-pradesh-coast-heavy-rain-2471093-2023-12-03|access-date=5 December 2023|date=3 December 2023|newspaper=[[India Today]]|language=en|archive-date=5 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205061943/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/cyclone-michaung-latest-update-tamil-nadu-chennai-andhra-pradesh-coast-heavy-rain-2471093-2023-12-03|url-status=live}}</ref> Thereafter, it intensified into a [[List of severe cyclonic storms|cyclonic storm]], and was assigned the name Michaung by Myanmar.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/trends/story/cyclone-michaung-who-named-it-how-do-cyclones-get-their-names-check-details-here-408150-2023-12-04|title=Cyclone Michaung: who named it and how do cyclones get their names|date=4 December 2023|newspaper=Business Today|access-date=5 December 2023|archive-date=4 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231204155135/https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/trends/story/cyclone-michaung-who-named-it-how-do-cyclones-get-their-names-check-details-here-408150-2023-12-04|url-status=live}}</ref>
-[[File:Cyclone Michaung.jpg|thumb|150px|INSAT-3D image of Michaung on Dec 5]]
 On December 4, cyclone Michaung reached peak intensity as it approached the coast of Tamil Nadu with winds of {{convert|110|km/h}}, equivalent to a high-end tropical storm on the [[Saffir–Simpson scale]].<ref>{{Cite news|date=4 December 2023|title=Cyclone Michaung: Heavy rains in southern India as storm makes landfall|language=en-GB|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-67617727|access-date=6 December 2023|archive-date=5 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205060038/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-67617727|url-status=live}}</ref> Michaung moved almost directly northward along the coast. On December 5, the storm made landfall between [[Nellore]] and [[Machilipatnam]] in Andhra Pradesh, weakening as it moved inland.<ref>{{Cite news |date=5 December 2023 |title=Cyclone Michaung: Landfall likely between Andhra's Nellore & Machilipatnam |newspaper=Business Standard |url=https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/cyclone-michaung-landfall-likely-between-andhra-s-nellore-machilipatnam-123120500024_1.html |url-status=live |access-date=5 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205041205/https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/cyclone-michaung-landfall-likely-between-andhra-s-nellore-machilipatnam-123120500024_1.html |archive-date=5 December 2023}}</ref> By December 6, the storm had weakened to a depression over central Andhra Pradesh.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/cyclone-michaung-live-updates-andhra-pradesh-hit-by-heavy-rains-gusty-winds-as-landfall-begins/3327535/|title='Cyclone Michaung' Highlights: Landfall completes, storm weakens; Andhra Pradesh expects rainfall for next 24 hours|publisher=Financial Express|date=6 December 2023|access-date=6 December 2023}}</ref>
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 As the storm approached the east coast of India, India's meteorological department issued a [[Tropical cyclone warnings and watches|red alert]] for the region. In Tamil Nadu, over 500 personnel of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and [[Tamil Nadu Disaster Response Force]] (TNDRF) were deployed.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/cyclone-michaung-intensifies-tamil-nadu-on-high-alert-sdrf-deployed-in-chennai-adjoining-regions/videoshow/105695881.cms?from=mdr|title=Cyclone Michaung intensifies, Tamil Nadu on 'high alert'; SDRF deployed in Chennai, adjoining regions|date=3 December 2023|access-date=6 December 2023|newspaper=[[The Economic Times|Economic Times]]|archive-date=7 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207203436/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/cyclone-michaung-intensifies-tamil-nadu-on-high-alert-sdrf-deployed-in-chennai-adjoining-regions/videoshow/105695881.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/cyclone-michaung-500-personnel-from-ndrf-and-sdrf-at-work-752289|title=500 NDRF, SDRF personnel at work|date=3 December 2023|access-date=6 December 2023|newspaper=DT Next|archive-date=7 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207203437/https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/cyclone-michaung-500-personnel-from-ndrf-and-sdrf-at-work-752289|url-status=live}}</ref> 121 multi-purpose centres and 4,967 relief centres were set-up in the eight coastal districts of Tamil Nadu to help in the aftermath of the cyclone.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cyclone-michaung-tn-ministers-review-precautionary-measures-ndrf-sdrf-personnel-positioned-in-eight-coastal-districts/article67600860.ece|title=T.N. Ministers review precautionary measures; NDRF, SDRF personnel positioned in eight coastal districts|date=3 December 2023|access-date=6 December 2023|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|archive-date=4 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231204082413/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cyclone-michaung-tn-ministers-review-precautionary-measures-ndrf-sdrf-personnel-positioned-in-eight-coastal-districts/article67600860.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> In Andhra Pradesh, 181 relief camps were set up across the eight districts, with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and AP State Disaster Response Force (APSDRF) deploying five teams each to assist in the affected areas.<ref>{{Cite news|date=4 December 2023|title=Cyclone 'Michaung': 181 relief camps, NDRF & SDRF deployed for rescue ops in Andhra Pradesh|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/cyclone-michaung-relief-camps-ndrf-sdrf-rescue-andhra-pradesh-101701688775352.html|access-date=6 December 2023|newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]]|language=en|archive-date=5 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205150803/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/cyclone-michaung-relief-camps-ndrf-sdrf-rescue-andhra-pradesh-101701688775352.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=5 December 2023|title=Cyclone Michaung landfall between Andhra Pradesh's Nellore and Machilipatnam|newspaper=[[Times of India]]|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/michaung-landfall-between-nellore-and-machilipatnam/articleshow/105740531.cms|access-date=5 December 2023|issn=0971-8257|archive-date=5 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205063948/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/michaung-landfall-between-nellore-and-machilipatnam/articleshow/105740531.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Southern districts of [[Odisha]] were also to receive heavy rainfall due to the cyclone, and the [[Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force]] were deployed to assist local authorities.<ref>{{Cite news|date=5 December 2023|title=Cyclone Michaung makes landfall; 12 dead; IAF drops relief supplies in Chennai|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/cyclone-michaung-makes-landfall-12-dead-iaf-drops-relief-supplies-in-chennai-top-updates-101701794676373.html|access-date=6 December 2023|newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]]|language=en|archive-date=6 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231206122348/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news|url-status=live}}</ref>
-Heavy rain and strong winds battered the coastal areas.<ref>{{Cite news|date=4 December 2023|title=Michaung cyclone: Heavy rains lash several district of Andhra Pradesh, schools declare holiday|newspaper=[[Times of India]]|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/michaung-cyclone-triggers-heavy-rains-in-tirupati-nellore-chittoor-and-few-other-districts-heavy-rains-continue-in-most-parts-of-the-state-schools-declared-holiday/articleshow/105723246.cms|access-date=5 December 2023|issn=0971-8257|archive-date=5 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205015842/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/michaung-cyclone-triggers-heavy-rains-in-tirupati-nellore-chittoor-and-few-other-districts-heavy-rains-continue-in-most-parts-of-the-state-schools-declared-holiday/articleshow/105723246.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Persistent rains caused widespread flooding and inundation in Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Chennai Flooded, 2015 All Over Again! Cyclonic Storm Michaung to blame or infrastructure|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/chennai/chennai-flooded-2015-all-over-again-cyclonic-storm-michaung-to-blame-or-infrastructure-article-105728590|newspaper=Times Now|date=4 December 2023|access-date=5 December 2023|archive-date=4 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231204114100/https://www.timesnownews.com/chennai/chennai-flooded-2015-all-over-again-cyclonic-storm-michaung-to-blame-or-infrastructure-article-105728590|url-status=live}}</ref> Rivers including [[Cooum river|Cooum]] and major lakes overflowed in Chennai causing further water logging in the low-lying areas along the banks.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/video-cyclone-michaung-chennai-battles-flood-cars-roads-bridges-washed-away-3070718|title=Cyclone Michaung: Chennai Battles Flood, Cars, Roads, Bridges Washed Away!|newspaper=DNA|date=4 December 2023|access-date=5 December 2023|archive-date=5 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205182742/https://www.dnaindia.com/india/video-cyclone-michaung-chennai-battles-flood-cars-roads-bridges-washed-away-3070718|url-status=live}}</ref> At least 17 people were killed, and more than 41,000 people were evacuated and temporarily relocated, including 32,158 in Tamil Nadu and 9,500 in Andhra Pradesh.<ref>{{Cite news|date=4 December 2023|title=Cyclone Michaung LIVE: Tropical storm crosses crosses Andhra Pradesh coast|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/cyclone-michaung-live-updates-tamil-nadu-rains-section-144-in-puducherry-schools-shut-trains-cancelled-imd-rain-update-11701670126917.html|access-date=5 December 2023|newspaper=Mint|language=en|archive-date=5 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205010720/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/cyclone-michaung-live-updates-tamil-nadu-rains-section-144-in-puducherry-schools-shut-trains-cancelled-imd-rain-update-11701670126917.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=5 December 2023|title=Chennai rain death toll rises to 17 as Cyclone Michaung makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/chennai-rain-death-toll-cyclone-michaung-landfall-andhra-9055801/|access-date=6 December 2023|newspaper=[[Indian Express]]|language=en|archive-date=6 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231206121752/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/chennai-rain-death-toll-cyclone-michaung-landfall-andhra-9055801/|url-status=live}}</ref> Power supply was cut off by the government in flooded areas in Chennai as a preventive measure to avert [[electrocution]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Chennai still flooded, no power for third straight day, hundreds in relief camps|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/cities/chennai/story/cyclone-michaung-chennai-floods-power-cut-waterlogging-tamil-nadu-2472731-2023-12-06|access-date=6 December 2023|date=6 December 2023|newspaper=[[India Today]]|language=en|archive-date=7 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207055519/https://www.indiatoday.in/cities/chennai/story/cyclone-michaung-chennai-floods-power-cut-waterlogging-tamil-nadu-2472731-2023-12-06|url-status=live}}</ref>
+Heavy rain and strong winds battered the coastal areas.<ref>{{Cite news|date=4 December 2023|title=Michaung cyclone: Heavy rains lash several district of Andhra Pradesh, schools declare holiday|newspaper=[[Times of India]]|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/michaung-cyclone-triggers-heavy-rains-in-tirupati-nellore-chittoor-and-few-other-districts-heavy-rains-continue-in-most-parts-of-the-state-schools-declared-holiday/articleshow/105723246.cms|access-date=5 December 2023|issn=0971-8257|archive-date=5 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205015842/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/michaung-cyclone-triggers-heavy-rains-in-tirupati-nellore-chittoor-and-few-other-districts-heavy-rains-continue-in-most-parts-of-the-state-schools-declared-holiday/articleshow/105723246.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Persistent rains caused widespread flooding and inundation in Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Chennai Flooded, 2015 All Over Again! Cyclonic Storm Michaung to blame or infrastructure|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/chennai/chennai-flooded-2015-all-over-again-cyclonic-storm-michaung-to-blame-or-infrastructure-article-105728590|newspaper=Times Now|date=4 December 2023|access-date=5 December 2023|archive-date=4 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231204114100/https://www.timesnownews.com/chennai/chennai-flooded-2015-all-over-again-cyclonic-storm-michaung-to-blame-or-infrastructure-article-105728590|url-status=live}}</ref> Rivers including [[Cooum river|Cooum]] and major lakes overflowed in Chennai causing further water logging in the low-lying areas along the banks.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/video-cyclone-michaung-chennai-battles-flood-cars-roads-bridges-washed-away-3070718|title=Cyclone Michaung: Chennai Battles Flood, Cars, Roads, Bridges Washed Away!|newspaper=DNA|date=4 December 2023|access-date=5 December 2023|archive-date=5 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205182742/https://www.dnaindia.com/india/video-cyclone-michaung-chennai-battles-flood-cars-roads-bridges-washed-away-3070718|url-status=live}}</ref> At least 17 people were killed, and more than 41,000 people were evacuated and temporarily relocated, including 32,158 in Tamil Nadu and 9,500 in Andhra Pradesh.<ref>{{Cite news|date=4 December 2023|title=Cyclone Michaung LIVE: Tropical storm crosses crosses Andhra Pradesh coast|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/cyclone-michaung-live-updates-tamil-nadu-rains-section-144-in-puducherry-schools-shut-trains-cancelled-imd-rain-update-11701670126917.html|access-date=5 December 2023|newspaper=Mint|language=en|archive-date=5 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205010720/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/cyclone-michaung-live-updates-tamil-nadu-rains-section-144-in-puducherry-schools-shut-trains-cancelled-imd-rain-update-11701670126917.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=5 December 2023|title=Chennai rain death toll rises to 17 as Cyclone Michaung makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/chennai-rain-death-toll-cyclone-michaung-landfall-andhra-9055801/|access-date=6 December 2023|newspaper=[[Indian Express]]|language=en|archive-date=6 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231206121752/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/chennai-rain-death-toll-cyclone-michaung-landfall-andhra-9055801/|url-status=live}}</ref> Power supply was cut off by the government in flooded areas in Chennai as a preventive measure to avert [[electrocution]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Chennai still flooded, no power for third straight day, hundreds in relief camps|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/cities/chennai/story/cyclone-michaung-chennai-floods-power-cut-waterlogging-tamil-nadu-2472731-2023-12-06|access-date=6 December 2023|date=6 December 2023|newspaper=[[India Today]]|language=en|archive-date=7 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207055519/https://www.indiatoday.in/cities/chennai/story/cyclone-michaung-chennai-floods-power-cut-waterlogging-tamil-nadu-2472731-2023-12-06|url-status=live}}</ref> Economic loss in Tamil Nadu exceeded [[Indian rupee|₹]]11,000&nbsp;crore (US$1.32&nbsp;billion).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/loss-due-to-cyclone-michaung-expected-to-be-over-rs-11000-crore/articleshow/105882259.cms|title=Loss due to Cyclone Michaung expected to be over Rs 11,000 crore|work=The Economic Times|date=10 December 2023|accessdate=11 December 2023|url-access=subscription}}</ref>
 [[Chennai International Airport]] closed its operations on December 4 due to flooding in the apron and [[runway]]s, with flights being diverted or cancelled and operations resuming the next day.<ref>{{Cite news|date=4 December 2023|title=Cyclone Michaung: Heavy rains in southern India as storm makes landfall|language=en-GB|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-67617727|access-date=6 December 2023|publisher=BBC|archive-date=5 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205060038/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-67617727|url-status=live}}</ref> Schools and offices were closed due to heavy rains and flooding.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Chennai airport runway flooded as Cyclone Michaung nears India|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-shuts-schools-offices-evacuates-thousands-cyclone-michaung-nears-2023-12-04/|newspaper=Reuters|date=4 December 2023|access-date=5 December 2023|archive-date=4 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231204222711/https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-shuts-schools-offices-evacuates-thousands-cyclone-michaung-nears-2023-12-04/|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railways]] and [[East Coast Railway zone|East Coast Railways]] re-directed and cancelled several trains.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cyclone-michaung-southern-railway-cancels-train-services/article67603712.ece|title=Cyclone Michaung: Southern Railway cancels train services|date=4 December 2023|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=5 December 2023|archive-date=5 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205005813/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cyclone-michaung-southern-railway-cancels-train-services/article67603712.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> Several businesses and industries in Chennai were impacted adversely as operations were ceased due to power shortages, flooding and damage to equipment.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/cyclone-michaung-leaves-chennai-businesses-bruised/article67612045.ece|title=Cyclone Michaung leaves Chennai businesses bruised|date=7 December 2023|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=7 December 2023|archive-date=7 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207132909/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/cyclone-michaung-leaves-chennai-businesses-bruised/article67612045.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> In Andhra Pradesh, crop damage and losses were reported due to the flooding of fields.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/cyclone-michaung-massive-waterlogging-in-chennai-koovam-river-rages-123120500141_1.html|title=Cyclone Michaung: Massive waterlogging in Chennai, Koovam River rages|date=7 December 2023|newspaper=Business Standard|access-date=7 December 2023}}</ref> There was also a shortage of essential commodities including [[milk]] which was exacerbated by [[panic buying]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/cities/chennai/story/chennai-floods-cyclone-michaung-milk-shortage-minister-mano-thangaraj-meets-aavin-suppliers-2472871-2023-12-06|title=Chennai floods trigger milk shortage across city, minister meets suppliers|date=6 December 2023|access-date=6 December 2023|newspaper=[[India Today]]|archive-date=6 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231206164443/https://www.indiatoday.in/cities/chennai/story/chennai-floods-cyclone-michaung-milk-shortage-minister-mano-thangaraj-meets-aavin-suppliers-2472871-2023-12-06|url-status=live}}</ref>
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 The [[Indian Air Force]] [[air drop]]ped more than {{convert|2300|kg|lbs}} of food packets and relief supplies in affected areas of Chennai, while the [[Indian Navy]], in collaboration with the [[Indian Army]] and [[National Disaster Response Force]] (NDRF), was tasked with rescuing people and providing supplies using [[inflatable boat]]s.<ref>{{Cite news|date=7 December 2023|title=Cyclone Michaung: Schools, colleges closed across 4 Tamil Nadu districts today|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/cyclone-michaung-live-news-schools-colleges-remain-closed-tamil-nadu-chennai-andhra-pradesh-trains-cancelled-rain-imd-11701909873610.html|access-date=7 December 2023|publisher=Mint|language=en|archive-date=7 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207055437/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/cyclone-michaung-live-news-schools-colleges-remain-closed-tamil-nadu-chennai-andhra-pradesh-trains-cancelled-rain-imd-11701909873610.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Relief efforts intensify as Cyclone Michaung weakens|url=https://ddnews.gov.in/international/relief-efforts-intensify-cyclone-michaung-weakens|date=6 December 2023|access-date=6 December 2023|publisher=DD News|archive-date=6 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231206121927/https://ddnews.gov.in/international/relief-efforts-intensify-cyclone-michaung-weakens|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=6 December 2023|title=Cyclone Michaung: Air Force, Navy step in for relief and rescue operations|language=en-IN|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cyclone-michaung-navy-air-force-step-in-for-rescue-relief-operations/article67608109.ece|access-date=6 December 2023|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=6 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231206122504/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cyclone-michaung-navy-air-force-step-in-for-rescue-relief-operations/article67608109.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Greater Chennai Corporation]] pressed more workers for flood recovery and aiding stranded people while citing staff crunch for delays in clearing fallen trees and garbage.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/greater-chennai-corporation-to-launch-intensive-cleaning-campaign-post-michaung/article67608516.ece|title=Greater Chennai Corporation to launch intensive cleaning campaign post-Michaung|date=5 December 2023|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=5 December 2023|archive-date=6 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231206035625/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/greater-chennai-corporation-to-launch-intensive-cleaning-campaign-post-michaung/article67608516.ece|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/cyclone-michaung-chennai-corporation-cites-staff-crunch-as-reason-for-delayed-removal-of-trees-garbage/article67610387.ece|title=Chennai Corporation cites staff crunch as reason for delayed removal of trees, garbage|date=6 December 2023|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=6 December 2023|archive-date=7 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207203436/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/cyclone-michaung-chennai-corporation-cites-staff-crunch-as-reason-for-delayed-removal-of-trees-garbage/article67610387.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> Volunteers engaged in distributing food packets, milk, water bottles and rescuing stranded people through boats in the inundated areas.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chennai/cyclone-michaung-live-updates-chennai-rains-tamil-nadu-andhra-pardesh-damages-deaths-9056463/|title=As Tamil Nadu, Andhra reel under floodwaters, schools in Chennai shut tomorrow|date=7 December 2023|newspaper=[[Indian Express]]|access-date=7 December 2023|archive-date=7 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207203436/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chennai/cyclone-michaung-live-updates-chennai-rains-tamil-nadu-andhra-pardesh-damages-deaths-9056463/|url-status=live}}</ref>
-Relief materials were sent from various [[districts of Tamil Nadu]] to the affected areas.<ref>{{Cite press release|url=https://salem.nic.in/michaung-flood-relief-07-12-2023/|title=Michaung flood relief|publisher=District administration of Salem|access-date=10 December 2023|date=7 December 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release|url=https://kallakurichi.nic.in/drinking-water-bottles-biscuits-milk-powders-were-sent-to-chennai-for-michaung-cyclone-rescue-and-relief-efforts/|title=Drinking water bottles, biscuits, milk powders were sent to Chennai for Michaung Cyclone Rescue and Relief Efforts|publisher=District administration of Kallakurichi|access-date=10 December 2023|date=8 December 2023}}</ref> Various [[Non-governmental organization|NGO]]s, religious and volunteer groups helped in the relief effort.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/tag/cyclone-michaung-relief-work/|title=Cyclone Michaung relief effort|access-date=10 December 2023|publisher=[[Ramakrishna Math]]|archive-date=11 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211043900/https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/tag/cyclone-michaung-relief-work/|url-status=live}}</ref> On December 9, [[Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu]] [[M. K. Stalin]] announced a relief of {{INRconvert|5|l}} for families of those who lost their lives, {{INRconvert|37500}} for individuals who lost [[cattle]], {{INRconvert|17000}} per hectare for [[Paddy (unmilled rice)|paddy]] cultivators who lost the crop and {{INRconvert|8000}} for who lost their homes. A relief package worth {{INRconvert|6000}} was announced to be distributed through [[Public Distribution System (India)|Public Distribution System]] (PDS) outlets for those who were impacted by the cyclone.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/chennai-floods-mk-stalin-announces-compensation-of-rs-5-lakhs-to-families-of-deceased|title=Chennai floods: MK Stalin announces compensation of Rs 5 lakhs to families of deceased|access-date=10 December 2023|date=9 December 2023|newspaper=The News Minute|archive-date=10 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231210071517/https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/chennai-floods-mk-stalin-announces-compensation-of-rs-5-lakhs-to-families-of-deceased|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cyclone-michaung-cash-relief-likely-to-cover-25-to-30-lakh-families-in-tn/article67624089.ece|title=Cyclone Michaung: Cash relief likely to cover 25 to 30 lakh families in T.N.|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=10 December 2023|access-date=11 December 2023|archive-date=11 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211043641/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cyclone-michaung-cash-relief-likely-to-cover-25-to-30-lakh-families-in-tn/article67624089.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> Many [[political parties]] including [[AIADMK]], [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|DMK]] and [[BJP]] ran relief campaigns and distribution programmes.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/edappadi-k-palaniswami-charges-dmk-with-prioritising-youth-wing-conference-in-salem-than-cyclone/articleshow/105865990.cms|title=Edappadi K Palaniswami charges DMK with prioritising youth wing|access-date=10 December 2023|date=9 December 2023|newspaper=[[Times of India]]|archive-date=11 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211051605/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/edappadi-k-palaniswami-charges-dmk-with-prioritising-youth-wing-conference-in-salem-than-cyclone/articleshow/105865990.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/India/cyclone-michaung-tn-bjp-chief-annamalai-wades-through-water-to-distribute-relief-materials-watch/ar-AA1l4KEc|title=Cyclone Michaung: TN BJP Chief Annamalai Wades Through Water To Distribute Relief Materials|access-date=10 December 2023|date=9 December 2023|newspaper=ABP news}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/lifestyle/pets-animals/cyclone-michaung-aftermath-dmk-s-tr-baalu-distributes-relief-material-to-people-in-chennai/vi-AA1lfpOv|title=DMK distributes relief material to people in Chennai|access-date=10 December 2023|date=9 December 2023|newspaper=[[Times of India]]}}</ref>
+Relief materials were sent from various [[districts of Tamil Nadu]] to the affected areas.<ref>{{Cite press release|url=https://salem.nic.in/michaung-flood-relief-07-12-2023/|title=Michaung flood relief|publisher=District administration of Salem|access-date=10 December 2023|date=7 December 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release|url=https://kallakurichi.nic.in/drinking-water-bottles-biscuits-milk-powders-were-sent-to-chennai-for-michaung-cyclone-rescue-and-relief-efforts/|title=Drinking water bottles, biscuits, milk powders were sent to Chennai for Michaung Cyclone Rescue and Relief Efforts|publisher=District administration of Kallakurichi|access-date=10 December 2023|date=8 December 2023}}</ref> Various [[Non-governmental organization|NGO]]s, religious and volunteer groups helped in the relief effort.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/tag/cyclone-michaung-relief-work/|title=Cyclone Michaung relief effort|access-date=10 December 2023|publisher=[[Ramakrishna Math]]|archive-date=11 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211043900/https://imedia.chennaimath.org/blogs/tag/cyclone-michaung-relief-work/|url-status=live}}</ref> On December 9, [[Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu]] [[M. K. Stalin]] announced a relief of ₹5&nbsp;lakh (US$6,000) for families of those who lost their lives, ₹37,500 (US$450) for individuals who lost [[cattle]], ₹17,000 (US$200) per hectare for [[Paddy (unmilled rice)|paddy]] cultivators who lost the crop and ₹8,000 (US$96) for who lost their homes. A relief package worth ₹6,000 (US$72) was announced to be distributed through [[Public Distribution System (India)|Public Distribution System]] (PDS) outlets for those who were impacted by the cyclone.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/chennai-floods-mk-stalin-announces-compensation-of-rs-5-lakhs-to-families-of-deceased|title=Chennai floods: MK Stalin announces compensation of Rs 5 lakhs to families of deceased|access-date=10 December 2023|date=9 December 2023|newspaper=The News Minute|archive-date=10 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231210071517/https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/chennai-floods-mk-stalin-announces-compensation-of-rs-5-lakhs-to-families-of-deceased|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cyclone-michaung-cash-relief-likely-to-cover-25-to-30-lakh-families-in-tn/article67624089.ece|title=Cyclone Michaung: Cash relief likely to cover 25 to 30 lakh families in T.N.|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=10 December 2023|access-date=11 December 2023|archive-date=11 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211043641/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cyclone-michaung-cash-relief-likely-to-cover-25-to-30-lakh-families-in-tn/article67624089.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> Many [[political parties]] including [[AIADMK]], [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|DMK]] and [[BJP]] ran relief campaigns and distribution programmes.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/edappadi-k-palaniswami-charges-dmk-with-prioritising-youth-wing-conference-in-salem-than-cyclone/articleshow/105865990.cms|title=Edappadi K Palaniswami charges DMK with prioritising youth wing|access-date=10 December 2023|date=9 December 2023|newspaper=[[Times of India]]|archive-date=11 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211051605/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/edappadi-k-palaniswami-charges-dmk-with-prioritising-youth-wing-conference-in-salem-than-cyclone/articleshow/105865990.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/India/cyclone-michaung-tn-bjp-chief-annamalai-wades-through-water-to-distribute-relief-materials-watch/ar-AA1l4KEc|title=Cyclone Michaung: TN BJP Chief Annamalai Wades Through Water To Distribute Relief Materials|access-date=10 December 2023|date=9 December 2023|newspaper=ABP news}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/lifestyle/pets-animals/cyclone-michaung-aftermath-dmk-s-tr-baalu-distributes-relief-material-to-people-in-chennai/vi-AA1lfpOv|title=DMK distributes relief material to people in Chennai|access-date=10 December 2023|date=9 December 2023|newspaper=[[Times of India]]}}</ref>
-Stalin donated one month salary to the state disaster relief fund and appealed to others to donate.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cyclone-michaung-tn-cn-stalin-donates-one-months-salary-to-relief-fund-appeals-to-mps-mlas-public-to-donate/article67617360.ece|title=TN CM Stalin donates one month's salary to relief fund; appeals to MPs, MLAs, public to donate|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=8 December 2023|access-date=11 December 2023|archive-date=11 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211043901/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cyclone-michaung-tn-cn-stalin-donates-one-months-salary-to-relief-fund-appeals-to-mps-mlas-public-to-donate/article67617360.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> [[TVS Motors]] and [[Ashok Leyland]] contributed {{INRconvert|3|c}} each to flood relief.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.autocarpro.in/news/tvs-motor-company-contributes-rs-3-crore-to-tn-relief-fund-for-cyclone-michaung-118165|title=TVS Motor Company contributes Rs 3 crore to TN relief fund for Cyclone Michaung|date=9 December 2023|newspaper=Autocar|access-date=11 December 2023|archive-date=11 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211044423/https://www.autocarpro.in/news/tvs-motor-company-contributes-rs-3-crore-to-tn-relief-fund-for-cyclone-michaung-118165|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://indiacsr.in/csr-ashok-leyland-mitigate-impact-michaung-cyclone/|title=CSR: Ashok Leyland contributes Rs 3 Cr to Mitigate the Impact of Michaung Cyclone|publisher=CSR India|date=9 December 2023|access-date=11 December 2023|archive-date=11 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211050100/https://indiacsr.in/csr-ashok-leyland-mitigate-impact-michaung-cyclone/|url-status=live}}</ref> Actors [[Suriya]] and [[Karthi]] donated {{INRconvert|10|l}} each to the relief fund.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/etimes/bollywood/cyclone-michaung-suriya-and-karthi-donate-rs-10-lakh-for-relief-work-vishal-questions-chennais-mayor/videoshow/105749479.cms|title=Cyclone Michaung: Suriya and Karthi donate Rs 10 lakh for relief work; Vishal questions Chennai's mayor|date=5 December 2023|newspaper=[[Times of India]]|access-date=11 December 2023|archive-date=11 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211043859/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/etimes/bollywood/cyclone-michaung-suriya-and-karthi-donate-rs-10-lakh-for-relief-work-vishal-questions-chennais-mayor/videoshow/105749479.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
+Stalin donated one month salary to the state disaster relief fund and appealed to others to donate.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cyclone-michaung-tn-cn-stalin-donates-one-months-salary-to-relief-fund-appeals-to-mps-mlas-public-to-donate/article67617360.ece|title=TN CM Stalin donates one month's salary to relief fund; appeals to MPs, MLAs, public to donate|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=8 December 2023|access-date=11 December 2023|archive-date=11 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211043901/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cyclone-michaung-tn-cn-stalin-donates-one-months-salary-to-relief-fund-appeals-to-mps-mlas-public-to-donate/article67617360.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> [[TVS Motors]] and [[Ashok Leyland]] contributed ₹3&nbsp;crore (US$360,000) each to flood relief.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.autocarpro.in/news/tvs-motor-company-contributes-rs-3-crore-to-tn-relief-fund-for-cyclone-michaung-118165|title=TVS Motor Company contributes Rs 3 crore to TN relief fund for Cyclone Michaung|date=9 December 2023|newspaper=Autocar|access-date=11 December 2023|archive-date=11 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211044423/https://www.autocarpro.in/news/tvs-motor-company-contributes-rs-3-crore-to-tn-relief-fund-for-cyclone-michaung-118165|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://indiacsr.in/csr-ashok-leyland-mitigate-impact-michaung-cyclone/|title=CSR: Ashok Leyland contributes Rs 3 Cr to Mitigate the Impact of Michaung Cyclone|publisher=CSR India|date=9 December 2023|access-date=11 December 2023|archive-date=11 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211050100/https://indiacsr.in/csr-ashok-leyland-mitigate-impact-michaung-cyclone/|url-status=live}}</ref> Actors [[Suriya]] and [[Karthi]] donated ₹10&nbsp;lakh (US$12,000) each to the relief fund.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/etimes/bollywood/cyclone-michaung-suriya-and-karthi-donate-rs-10-lakh-for-relief-work-vishal-questions-chennais-mayor/videoshow/105749479.cms|title=Cyclone Michaung: Suriya and Karthi donate Rs 10 lakh for relief work; Vishal questions Chennai's mayor|date=5 December 2023|newspaper=[[Times of India]]|access-date=11 December 2023|archive-date=11 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211043859/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/etimes/bollywood/cyclone-michaung-suriya-and-karthi-donate-rs-10-lakh-for-relief-work-vishal-questions-chennais-mayor/videoshow/105749479.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
-As many personal and transport vehicles were damaged during the floods, auto companies announced various aid measures. [[Maruti Suzuki]] helped mobilize [[tow trucks]], provide road side assistance; [[Hyundai Motor Group|Hyundai]] announced a relief package of {{INRconvert|3|c}} for flood relief; [[Tata Motors]] announced an extension of the warranty, maintenance contracts and provided emergency road assistance; [[Mahindra & Mahindra|Mahindra]] announced complimentary roadside assistance, no-cost inspection and financial discounts; [[Toyota]] set-up special emergency helpline and designated personnel for immediate assistance.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/auto/latest-auto-news/story/cyclone-michaung-maruti-hyundai-tata-mahindra-toyota-announce-customer-support-initiatives-2473188-2023-12-07|title=Cyclone Michaung: Maruti, Hyundai, Tata, Mahindra, Toyota announce customer support initiatives|date=7 December 2023|newspaper=[[India Today]]|access-date=11 December 2023|archive-date=11 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211035309/https://www.indiatoday.in/auto/latest-auto-news/story/cyclone-michaung-maruti-hyundai-tata-mahindra-toyota-announce-customer-support-initiatives-2473188-2023-12-07|url-status=live}}</ref> Companies like [[Tata Group]] also assisted in the relief effort.<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 December 2023|title=Tata Motors extends support to customers affected by cyclone 'Michaung' Flooding|url=https://www.carwale.com/news/tata-motors-extends-support-to-customers-affected-by-cyclone-michaung-flooding/|access-date=9 December 2023|publisher=CarWale|language=en|archive-date=14 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231214090548/https://www.carwale.com/news/tata-motors-extends-support-to-customers-affected-by-cyclone-michaung-flooding/|url-status=live}}</ref>
+As many personal and transport vehicles were damaged during the floods, auto companies announced various aid measures. [[Maruti Suzuki]] helped mobilize [[tow trucks]], provide road side assistance; [[Hyundai Motor Group|Hyundai]] announced a relief package of ₹3&nbsp;crore (US$360,000) for flood relief; [[Tata Motors]] announced an extension of the warranty, maintenance contracts and provided emergency road assistance; [[Mahindra & Mahindra|Mahindra]] announced complimentary roadside assistance, no-cost inspection and financial discounts; [[Toyota]] set-up special emergency helpline and designated personnel for immediate assistance.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/auto/latest-auto-news/story/cyclone-michaung-maruti-hyundai-tata-mahindra-toyota-announce-customer-support-initiatives-2473188-2023-12-07|title=Cyclone Michaung: Maruti, Hyundai, Tata, Mahindra, Toyota announce customer support initiatives|date=7 December 2023|newspaper=[[India Today]]|access-date=11 December 2023|archive-date=11 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211035309/https://www.indiatoday.in/auto/latest-auto-news/story/cyclone-michaung-maruti-hyundai-tata-mahindra-toyota-announce-customer-support-initiatives-2473188-2023-12-07|url-status=live}}</ref> Companies like [[Tata Group]] also assisted in the relief effort.<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 December 2023|title=Tata Motors extends support to customers affected by cyclone 'Michaung' Flooding|url=https://www.carwale.com/news/tata-motors-extends-support-to-customers-affected-by-cyclone-michaung-flooding/|access-date=9 December 2023|publisher=CarWale|language=en|archive-date=14 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231214090548/https://www.carwale.com/news/tata-motors-extends-support-to-customers-affected-by-cyclone-michaung-flooding/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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 On December 4, [[Minister of Home Affairs (India)|Home minister]] [[Amit Shah]] spoke to chief ministers of Tamil Nadu and [[Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh|Andhra Pradesh]] assuring of all the help required and stating that the NDRF and [[Indian Armed Forces|Armed forces]] will be pressed into action.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.india.com/news/cyclone-michaung-amt-shah-dials-andhra-pradesh-tamil-nadu-cms-assures-all-help-from-centre-6560175/|title=Cyclone Michaung: Amit Shah Dials Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu CMs; Assures All Help From Centre|date=4 December 2023|access-date=5 December 2023|publisher=India.com|archive-date=5 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205011938/https://www.india.com/news/cyclone-michaung-amt-shah-dials-andhra-pradesh-tamil-nadu-cms-assures-all-help-from-centre-6560175/|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|Member of Parliament]] [[Kanimozhi]] stated on December 5 that the government of Tamil Nadu have taken proactive measures to address the impact of the cyclone with the establishment of over 400 shelters for the affected population, pumping of stagnant water and restoration of electricity.<ref>{{Cite news|date=5 December 2023|title=Tamil Nadu govt much more prepared to deal with heavy rain than in 2015: Kanimozhi|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/tamil-nadu-govt-much-more-prepared-to-deal-with-heavy-rain-than-in-2015-kanimozhi20231205214903/|access-date=7 December 2023|newspaper=ANI News|language=en|archive-date=5 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205192159/https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/tamil-nadu-govt-much-more-prepared-to-deal-with-heavy-rain-than-in-2015-kanimozhi20231205214903/|url-status=live}}</ref> On December 6, [[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]] [[Narendra Modi]] expressed condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones and prayed for those injured or affected.<ref>{{Cite press release|url=https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-condoles-loss-of-lives-due-to-cyclone-michaung-especially-in-tamil-nadu-andhra-pradesh-and-puducherry/|title=PM condoles loss of lives due to Cyclone Michaung, especially in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry|date=6 December 2023|publisher=PMO India|access-date=10 December 2023|archive-date=11 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211044156/https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-condoles-loss-of-lives-due-to-cyclone-michaung-especially-in-tamil-nadu-andhra-pradesh-and-puducherry/|url-status=live}}</ref> He also stated that the authorities have been working tirelessly to assist those affected and will continue to work towards normalization.<ref>{{Cite tweet|url=https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1732293013152604218?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet|title=Cyclone Michaung, statement|number=1732293013152604218|user=narendramodi|access-date=6 December 2023}}</ref> Opposition [[Member of Parliament (India)|MP]]s appealed to the Central government to extend its full assistance to Tamil Nadu in managing the repercussions of the cyclone.<ref>{{Cite news|date=5 December 2023|title=Cyclone Michaung: Provide all possible help to Tamil Nadu, opposition MPs urge Centre|url=https://theprint.in/india/cyclone-michaung-provide-all-possible-help-to-tamil-nadu-opposition-mps-urge-centre/1873010/|access-date=7 December 2023|newspaper=The Print|language=en|archive-date=7 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207203436/https://theprint.in/india/cyclone-michaung-provide-all-possible-help-to-tamil-nadu-opposition-mps-urge-centre/1873010/|url-status=live}}</ref> They demanded that the disaster be declared as a national calamity.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/tamil-nadu/declare-floods-caused-by-cyclone-michaung-as-national-calamity-dmk-mp-baalu-2799405|title=Declare floods caused by Cyclone Michaung as national calamity: DMK MP Baalu|newspaper=[[Deccan Herald]]|date=6 December 2023|access-date=6 December 2023|archive-date=11 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211051913/https://www.deccanherald.com/india/tamil-nadu/declare-floods-caused-by-cyclone-michaung-as-national-calamity-dmk-mp-baalu-2799405|url-status=live}}</ref>
-On December 6, chief minister of Tamil Nadu M.K.Stalin wrote to the Prime Minister seeking {{INRconvert|5060|c}} for interim flood relief from the disaster response fund.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/stalin-writes-to-modi-seeking-rs-5060-crore-for-interim-flood-relief-752682|title=Stalin writes to Modi seeking Rs 5,060 crore for interim flood relief|date=6 December 2023|access-date=6 December 2023|publisher=DT next|archive-date=7 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207055534/https://www.dtnext.in/pageview_candidate.html?id=752824|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Minister of Defence (India)|Defence minister]] [[Rajnath Singh]] conducted an [[aerial survey]] of the affected areas in Tamil Nadu on December 7 and met with chief minister Stalin.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cyclone-michaung-rajnath-singh-to-visit-chennai-on-thursday/article67611982.ece|title=Cyclone Michaung: Rajnath Singh to visit Chennai on Thursday|date=7 December 2023|access-date=7 December 2023|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|archive-date=7 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207055604/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cyclone-michaung-rajnath-singh-to-visit-chennai-on-thursday/article67611982.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> On December 7, Central government released a second installment of {{INRconvert|450|c}} to the Tamil Nadu disaster relief fund and {{INRconvert|493.50|c}} to the Andhra Pradesh disaster relief fund having already released the same amount earlier.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Cyclone Michaung: Centre releases ₹450 crore to Tamil Nadu's disaster response fund|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cyclone-michaung-centre-releases-450-crore-to-tamil-nadus-disaster-response-fund/article67614002.ece|date=7 December 2023|access-date=7 December 2023|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|archive-date=14 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231214090547/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cyclone-michaung-centre-releases-450-crore-to-tamil-nadus-disaster-response-fund/article67614002.ece|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/in-focus/story/centre-announces-rs-450-cr-sdf-fund-to-tamil-nadu-rs-493-cr-to-andhra-pradesh-sanctions-rs-561-cr-flood-mitigation-project-for-chennai-408561-2023-12-07|title=Centre announces Rs. 450 cr SDF fund to Tamil Nadu, Rs 493 cr to Andhra Pradesh, sanctions Rs 561 cr flood mitigation project for Chennai|date=7 December 2023|access-date=7 December 2023|newspaper=Business Today|archive-date=14 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231214090549/https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/in-focus/story/centre-announces-rs-450-cr-sdf-fund-to-tamil-nadu-rs-493-cr-to-andhra-pradesh-sanctions-rs-561-cr-flood-mitigation-project-for-chennai-408561-2023-12-07|url-status=live}}</ref> Amit Shah announced that the Prime Minister has already approved the first urban flood mitigation project of {{INRconvert|561.29|c}} for urban flood management activities for Chennai under the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF) with a central assistance of {{INRconvert|500|c}}.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/cyclone-michaung-chennai-facing-major-floods-pm-modi-releases-over-rs-900-crore-aid-to-tamil-nadu-andhra-5-points-11701943698232.html|title=Cyclone Michaung: Chennai facing 'major floods', PM Modi releases over ₹900 crore aid to Tamil Nadu, Andhra|date=7 December 2023|access-date=7 December 2023|newspaper=Mint|archive-date=7 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207203954/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/cyclone-michaung-chennai-facing-major-floods-pm-modi-releases-over-rs-900-crore-aid-to-tamil-nadu-andhra-5-points-11701943698232.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
+On December 6, chief minister of Tamil Nadu M.K.Stalin wrote to the Prime Minister seeking ₹5,060&nbsp;crore (US$608&nbsp;million) for interim flood relief from the disaster response fund.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/tamilnadu/stalin-writes-to-modi-seeking-rs-5060-crore-for-interim-flood-relief-752682|title=Stalin writes to Modi seeking Rs 5,060 crore for interim flood relief|date=6 December 2023|access-date=6 December 2023|publisher=DT next|archive-date=7 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207055534/https://www.dtnext.in/pageview_candidate.html?id=752824|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Minister of Defence (India)|Defence minister]] [[Rajnath Singh]] conducted an [[aerial survey]] of the affected areas in Tamil Nadu on December 7 and met with chief minister Stalin.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cyclone-michaung-rajnath-singh-to-visit-chennai-on-thursday/article67611982.ece|title=Cyclone Michaung: Rajnath Singh to visit Chennai on Thursday|date=7 December 2023|access-date=7 December 2023|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|archive-date=7 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207055604/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cyclone-michaung-rajnath-singh-to-visit-chennai-on-thursday/article67611982.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> On December 7, Central government released a second installment of ₹450&nbsp;crore (US$54&nbsp;million) to the Tamil Nadu disaster relief fund and ₹493.5&nbsp;crore (US$59.3&nbsp;million) to the Andhra Pradesh disaster relief fund having already released the same amount earlier.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Cyclone Michaung: Centre releases ₹450 crore to Tamil Nadu's disaster response fund|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cyclone-michaung-centre-releases-450-crore-to-tamil-nadus-disaster-response-fund/article67614002.ece|date=7 December 2023|access-date=7 December 2023|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|archive-date=14 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231214090547/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cyclone-michaung-centre-releases-450-crore-to-tamil-nadus-disaster-response-fund/article67614002.ece|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/in-focus/story/centre-announces-rs-450-cr-sdf-fund-to-tamil-nadu-rs-493-cr-to-andhra-pradesh-sanctions-rs-561-cr-flood-mitigation-project-for-chennai-408561-2023-12-07|title=Centre announces Rs. 450 cr SDF fund to Tamil Nadu, Rs 493 cr to Andhra Pradesh, sanctions Rs 561 cr flood mitigation project for Chennai|date=7 December 2023|access-date=7 December 2023|newspaper=Business Today|archive-date=14 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231214090549/https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/in-focus/story/centre-announces-rs-450-cr-sdf-fund-to-tamil-nadu-rs-493-cr-to-andhra-pradesh-sanctions-rs-561-cr-flood-mitigation-project-for-chennai-408561-2023-12-07|url-status=live}}</ref> Amit Shah announced that the Prime Minister has already approved the first urban flood mitigation project of ₹561.29&nbsp;crore (US$67.4&nbsp;million) for urban flood management activities for Chennai under the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF) with a central assistance of ₹500&nbsp;crore (US$60&nbsp;million).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/cyclone-michaung-chennai-facing-major-floods-pm-modi-releases-over-rs-900-crore-aid-to-tamil-nadu-andhra-5-points-11701943698232.html|title=Cyclone Michaung: Chennai facing 'major floods', PM Modi releases over ₹900 crore aid to Tamil Nadu, Andhra|date=7 December 2023|access-date=7 December 2023|newspaper=Mint|archive-date=7 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207203954/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/cyclone-michaung-chennai-facing-major-floods-pm-modi-releases-over-rs-900-crore-aid-to-tamil-nadu-andhra-5-points-11701943698232.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
 On December 8, representatives of various [[micro-enterprise|micro]], [[Small enterprise|small]] and [[Small and medium-sized enterprises|medium enterprise]]s sought time to repay loans and electricity charges due to flood related losses and damages.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/cyclone-michaung-msmes-in-chennai-seek-time-to-repay-loans-electricity-charges/article67617679.ece|title=Cyclone Michaung: MSMEs in Chennai seek time to repay loans, electricity charges|date=8 December 2023|access-date=11 December 2023|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|archive-date=11 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211045748/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/cyclone-michaung-msmes-in-chennai-seek-time-to-repay-loans-electricity-charges/article67617679.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> On December 9, [[Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology|Union minister of state]] [[Rajeev Chandrasekhar]] visited Chennai to assess the damages and coordinate with the state government for further assistance <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newsx.com/union-minister-chandrasekhar-to-evaluate-impact-of-michaung-in-chennai/|title=Union Minister R.Chandrasekhar to Evaluate Impact of Michaung in Chennai|date=9 December 2023|access-date=11 December 2023|newspaper=NewsX|archive-date=11 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211050659/https://www.newsx.com/union-minister-chandrasekhar-to-evaluate-impact-of-michaung-in-chennai/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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 People from various localities in Chennai expressed their disappointment at the water stagnation, power outages and lack of support from the authorities.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/chennai-floods-water-stagnation-unresponsive-corporation-plague-residents|title=Chennai floods: Water stagnation, unresponsive Corporation plague residents|date=5 December 2023|access-date=5 December 2023|newspaper=News Minute|archive-date=5 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205190807/https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/chennai-floods-water-stagnation-unresponsive-corporation-plague-residents|url-status=live}}</ref> Actor [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]] expressed his disappointment with the flood situation in Chennai and criticized the [[Mayor of Chennai|Chennai Mayor]] and other authorities for not building adequate infrastructure to handle the floods.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/vishal-lashes-out-at-chennai-mayor-for-poor-handling-of-flood-situation-i-put-my-head-down-in-shame-9055249/|title=Vishal lashes out at Chennai Mayor for poor handling of flood situation: 'I put my head down in shame'|date=5 December 2023|access-date=5 December 2023|newspaper=[[Indian Express]]|archive-date=6 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231206032654/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/vishal-lashes-out-at-chennai-mayor-for-poor-handling-of-flood-situation-i-put-my-head-down-in-shame-9055249/|url-status=live}}</ref> Ministers of the state government and elected representatives were heckled by the angry public during their visits at various places in Chennai.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Chennai Velachery Trench Mishap; One Body Recovered, Angry Residents Force MLA To Leave The Spot; Chennai Velachery trench mishap; One body recovered, angry residents force MLA to leave the spot|url=https://www.news9live.com/state/tamil-nadu/chennai-velachery-trench-mishap-one-body-recovered-angry-residents-force-mla-to-leave-after-he-visits-spot-2371933|access-date=8 December 2023|newspaper=News 9|date=8 December 2023|archive-date=14 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231214090549/https://www.news9live.com/state/tamil-nadu/chennai-velachery-trench-mishap-one-body-recovered-angry-residents-force-mla-to-leave-after-he-visits-spot-2371933|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Cyclone Michaung; Caught in a flood of rage: Greater Chennai Corporation Mayor, Egmore MLA face backlash over cyclone response|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/cyclone-michaung-caught-in-a-flood-of-rage-greater-chennai-corporation-mayor-egmore-mla-face-backlash-over-cyclone-response/article67618909.ece|access-date=9 December 2023|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=8 December 2023|archive-date=9 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231209051700/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/cyclone-michaung-caught-in-a-flood-of-rage-greater-chennai-corporation-mayor-egmore-mla-face-backlash-over-cyclone-response/article67618909.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> Prominent people including [[Ravichandran Ashwin]], [[Jwala Gutta]] and [[Srinath Narayanan]] came out and shared their difficult experience.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/cyclone-michaung-ravichandran-ashwin-jwala-gutta-srinath-narayanan-share-harrowing-experiences-9056949|title=Cyclone Michaung: Ravichandran Ashwin, Jwala Gutta and Srinath Narayanan share harrowing experiences|date=7 December 2023|access-date=7 December 2023|newspaper=[[Indian Express]]|archive-date=14 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231214090551/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/cyclone-michaung-ravichandran-ashwin-jwala-gutta-srinath-narayanan-share-harrowing-experiences-9056949/|url-status=live}}</ref>
-On December 7, [[List of leaders of the opposition in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly|leader of the opposition]] [[Edappadi K. Palaniswami|K. Palaniswami]] demanded the chief minister of Tamil Nadu to release a [[white paper]] on the completed and ongoing [[Storm drain|stormwater drain]] work in Chennai.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Cyclone Michaung; AIADMK calls for release of white paper on stormwater drain work in Chennai|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cyclone-michaung-aiadmk-calls-for-release-of-white-paper-on-stormwater-drain-work-in-chennai/article67613694.ece|access-date=7 December 2023|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=7 December 2023|archive-date=14 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231214090549/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cyclone-michaung-aiadmk-calls-for-release-of-white-paper-on-stormwater-drain-work-in-chennai/article67613694.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> On December 10, he further criticized the state government for the lack of preparedness and demanded the flood relief to be increased to {{INRconvert|12000}}.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cyclone-michaung-palaniswami-holds-stalin-responsible-for-lack-of-preparedness/article67621732.ece|title=Cyclone Michaung:Palaniswami holds Stalin responsible for 'lack of preparedness'|date=10 December 2023|access-date=10 December 2023|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|archive-date=11 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211050935/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cyclone-michaung-palaniswami-holds-stalin-responsible-for-lack-of-preparedness/article67621732.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> Tamil Nadu state president of BJP, Annamalai expressed his displeasure on the flooding and demanded the relief to be increased to {{INRconvert|10000}}.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/increase-cyclone-relief-to-10000-annamalai-tells-tn-government/article67621976.ece|title=Increase cyclone relief to ₹10,000, Annamalai tells T.N. government|date=9 December 2023|access-date=10 December 2023|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|archive-date=11 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211052142/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/increase-cyclone-relief-to-10000-annamalai-tells-tn-government/article67621976.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>
+On December 7, [[List of leaders of the opposition in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly|leader of the opposition]] [[Edappadi K. Palaniswami|K. Palaniswami]] demanded the chief minister of Tamil Nadu to release a [[white paper]] on the completed and ongoing [[Storm drain|stormwater drain]] work in Chennai.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Cyclone Michaung; AIADMK calls for release of white paper on stormwater drain work in Chennai|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cyclone-michaung-aiadmk-calls-for-release-of-white-paper-on-stormwater-drain-work-in-chennai/article67613694.ece|access-date=7 December 2023|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=7 December 2023|archive-date=14 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231214090549/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cyclone-michaung-aiadmk-calls-for-release-of-white-paper-on-stormwater-drain-work-in-chennai/article67613694.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> On December 10, he further criticized the state government for the lack of preparedness and demanded the flood relief to be increased to ₹12,000 (US$144).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cyclone-michaung-palaniswami-holds-stalin-responsible-for-lack-of-preparedness/article67621732.ece|title=Cyclone Michaung:Palaniswami holds Stalin responsible for 'lack of preparedness'|date=10 December 2023|access-date=10 December 2023|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|archive-date=11 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211050935/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cyclone-michaung-palaniswami-holds-stalin-responsible-for-lack-of-preparedness/article67621732.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> Tamil Nadu state president of BJP, Annamalai expressed his displeasure on the flooding and demanded the relief to be increased to ₹10,000 (US$120).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/increase-cyclone-relief-to-10000-annamalai-tells-tn-government/article67621976.ece|title=Increase cyclone relief to ₹10,000, Annamalai tells T.N. government|date=9 December 2023|access-date=10 December 2023|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|archive-date=11 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211052142/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/increase-cyclone-relief-to-10000-annamalai-tells-tn-government/article67621976.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>
 ==See also==

v t e Tropical cyclones of the 2023 North Indian Ocean cyclone season
	D BOB 01 ESCS Mocha ESCS Biparjoy TS 03B DD BOB 03 D ARB 02 ESCS Tej VSCS Hamoon CS Midhili SCS Michaung
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