Andhra Pradesh

Cyclone Michaung: PM Modi speaks to AP CM, takes stock of preps

The cyclonic storm, 'Michaung,' is likely to cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Machilipatnam during the forenoon of December 5 with a maximum sustained wind speed of 80–90 kmph gusting to 100 kmph, the IMD said in a bulletin.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy to take stock of the preparations to handle Cyclone Michaung and assured him of all help, officials said.

PM Modi has also directed top officials to ensure that all possible help is extended to the state.

A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal on Sunday intensified into a cyclonic storm, ‘Michaung.’ It is likely to cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Machilipatnam during the forenoon of December 5 with a maximum sustained wind speed of 80–90 kmph gusting to 100 kmph, the IMD said in a bulletin.

This post was last modified on December 3, 2023 3:23 pm

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