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Cyclone Michaung barrelled into the southern Indian coast on Tuesday, causing intense rain and flooding. (PTI Photo)
According to IMD, it made landfall near the town of Bapatla in Andhra Pradesh. (PTI Photo)
As the landfall process was completed, the system began moving northwards and is likely to weaken into a cyclonic storm. (PTI Photo)
This is the first cyclone system to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast in two years after Cyclone Gulab in September 2021. (PTI Photo)
At least 17 people have died in rain-related incidents in Tamil Nadu's Chennai so far. (PTI Photo)
Nearly 900 people residing in villages along the southern coast of Andhra Pradesh were evacuated to safety. (PTI Photo)
21 cyclone shelters were set up in Bapatla district, besides medical relief camps. (PTI Photo)
A total of 29 NDRF teams were deployed in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Puducherry to undertake relief and rescue operations. (PTI Photo)
More than 140 trains and 40 flights were cancelled in Andhra Pradesh. (PTI Photo)
No casualties were reported in Andhra Pradesh, but damage assessment was delayed due to stagnant water in low-lying areas. (PTI Photo)
