On December 3 and 4, under the influence of Cyclone 'Michaung,' Chennai and nearby areas in Chengelpet, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur districts received heavy to very heavy rainfall leading to heavy inundation and damage to properties and loss of lives.
Chennai saw unprecedented flooding as a result of heavy rainfall in the first week of December 2015. It was reportedly triggered by reservoir mismanagement.
Cyclone Michaung Aftermath: The flooding in Chennai following heavy rains triggered by Cyclone Michaung have claimed 23 lives so far, officials said on Tuesday. TheHealthSite.com
Cyclone Michaung news: Cyclone Michaung is expected to make landfall near Bapatla around noon on Tuesday, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD).