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Maharashtra: 75-year-old man kills wife, hangs self in Nagpur
A 75-year-old man ended his life after allegedly killing his wife in Mauda area of Nagpur in Maharashtra, a police official said on Monday, reported the PTI. According to the news agency, the man identified as Prabhakar Gajbhiye and his wife Vimala (70) were frustrated with health issues with the former suffering from asthma and the latter being confined to the bed for the past three months, the Mauda police station official said. "On Sunday, he killed his wife and then hanged himself from the ceiling fan in their home in Mathni village. A suicide note purportedly written by Gajbhiye talks about health issues and the frustration it was causing," the official said. Meanwhile, in an another incident, an auto rickshaw driver was held and a minor boy was detained in connection with the murder of a 23-year-old man in Naigaon area of Palghar district in Maharashtra, a police official said on Saturday, reported the PTI. Recently, a decomposed body of a man who was later identified as Lavesh Mali was found near Bafane bridge on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway on November 22, Senior Inspector Ramesh Bhame of Naigaon police station said, according to the PTI. "Our probe first zeroed in on autorickshaw driver Devidas alias Pakya Suraj Singh (30), who was arrested on November 28. His questioning revealed the main accused was a minor boy," he said, as per the news agency. "Based on a tip off, we found the boy sleeping on a footpath in Malad in the north west part of Mumbai. He was held in the intervening night of Thursday and Friday. He was produced before a juvenile court and has been sent to a remand home," the official added. According to him, Mali was killed as he had taken a rickshaw from Singh and had dashed it into a dumper truck, leading to severe damage to vehicle. "Singh and the juvenile, who were angry with Mali over this incident, bludgeoned him to death and left the bushes in the thicket. A case of murder and destruction of evidence has been registered and further probe is underway," Bhame informed, the PTI reported on Saturday. (with PTI inputs)
04 December,2023 09:26 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra: Water storage in irrigation projects in Marathwada 46.6 pc
The water storage in 11 irrigation projects in Marathwada is down by 46.6 per cent compared to last year, an official said on Monday, reported the PTI. Poor rainfall this year has led to a drop in water storage, which is at 50.5 per cent, compared to 97.14 per cent last year in 11 major irrigation projects in the region, the official said, as per the PTI. At present, the water storage in Jayakwadi dam is 45.68 per cent, while it was 98.29 per cent that same day last year, he said. According to the data shared by the administration, the water storage in Nimn Dudhana was 21.90 per cent (72 per cent in 2022), Yeldari 59.90 (100 per cent), Siddheshwar 95.15 (81.64 per cent), Majalgaon 6.15 (97.44 per cent), Manjara 23.36 (100 per cent), Penganga 78.91 (99.16 per cent), Manar 61.44 (94.17 per cent), Nimn Terna 15.52 (100 per cent), Vishnupuri 100 (97.12 per cent) and Sina Kolegaon 0 (100 per cent), the official said, according to the PTI. The total water storage in these projects last year was 5008.52 MCM, while it stands at 2604.36 MCM this year, he said. Meanwhile, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has completed the repair works of a damaged water pipeline in Andheri east area of Mumbai after almost 50 hours of efforts, an official statement said on Monday. According to the statement, the officials' tireless efforts to repair a damaged 1,800 mm diameter main water channel supplying water to Andheri East. After nearly 50 hours of non-stop work, the dedicated team has successfully completed the leak repair under challenging conditions. On November 30, 2023, the damage and leaking in the the main water channel during drilling work near Seepz Gate No. 3 at Andheri east was reported to the authorities. The repair work had multiple challenges, given the six-meter depth of the water channel and the loose geological grip of the recently filled land in the area, the statement said. It said, despite the complexities, the BMC officials, led by Commissioner and Administrator of the civic body Iqbal Singh Chahal, senior officials and over a manpower of hundred people, including officers, employees, and workers, worked round-the-clock to ensure the successful completion of the repair works. The repair required the creation of two manholes for external access, as it was not feasible to conduct repairs from within the water channel. The aqueduct had been leaking from various places, making the task even more challenging. The BMC, recognising the significance of uninterrupted water supply, facilitated water distribution through 246 tanker rounds, including both municipal and private tankers. With the completion of the repair, water supply is set to resume from this evening. The BMC aims to gradually restore water to affected areas, starting with K East, K West, H West, N, and L sections. However, citizens are urged to exercise patience as the water supply may initially be at lower pressure before returning to normal levels. (with PTI inputs)
04 December,2023 08:12 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | mid-day online correspondent
Cyclone Michaung: Five killed in Chennai amid heavy rain
As many as five people have been killed in separate incidents in Tamil Nadu's Chennai amid heavy rain due to Cyclone Michaung, according to an official statement by the Chennai police. One person has been injured due to the falling of a tree, according to the police. Meanwhile, the Chennai airfield is to remain closed until 9 a.m. tomorrow. "Airfield closed for arrival and departure operations till 0900 hrs IST tomorrow due to adverse weather conditions", said the Chennai airport authority in a post on 'X'. Subways have been closed due to the severe waterlogging in Chennai. Also, traffic has been closed from Manjambakkam to Vadaperumbakkam Road due to the release of water from Puzhal Lake, said the police. "DDRT Teams are available in all vulnerable areas and they are working in coordination with the GCC and Highways Department," it added. Cyclonic storm 'Michaung' intensified to a severe cyclonic storm at 8:30 a.m. today, about 90 km east-northeast of Chennai. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall on December 4 and 5 in north-coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Light to moderate rainfall at most places and heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places, with extremely heavy falls at isolated places over coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, is expected on December 4 and 5. Public life is severely affected in Chennai due to heavy rains lashing several parts of the city. Several areas, including Wallajah Road, Mount Road, Anna Salai, Chepauk, outside Omandurar government multispecialty hospital and other low-lying areas, were left inundated due to the persistent heavy rainfall. Chennai's popular Marina Beach was flooded due to heavy downpours, and the roads from Mount Road to Marina Beach were blocked due to severe waterlogging. The Tamil Nadu government has declared a public holiday in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur districts on Tuesday, given the cyclone. The public holiday has been declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act of 1881. All schools, colleges, educational institutions, and government offices, including the offices of public undertakings and corporations, boards, banks, and financial institutions in the four districts of Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu, will be closed due to the harsh weather conditions in the state. However, all essential services, such as police, fire service, local bodies, milk supply, water supply, hospitals and medical shops, power supply, transport, fuel outlets, hotels and restaurants, etc., and the offices engaged in disaster response, relief and rescue activities, shall function as usual. The Tamil Nadu government has asked people to take precautionary measures as the Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert in the state. The IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in Chennai and neighbouring areas. Meanwhile, the cyclone is likely to intensify further and make landfall between Nellore and Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh by tomorrow morning, according to the Indian Meteorological Department. "SCS MICHAUNG over WC & adj SW BoB lay centered about 100km NE of Chennai and 120km SE of Nellore at 1430 IST today. To intensify gradually and move nearly northwards and cross south AP coast between Nellore and Machilipatnam close to Bapatla during forenoon of 5 Dec as SCS", said the weather department in a post on 'X'. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
04 December,2023 08:04 PM IST | Chennai | ANI
Ex-BJP minister's brother-in-law found dead, murder suspected
Former Karnataka Minister and BJP leader C P Yogeeshwara's brother-in-law Mahadevaiah who went missing last week from his farmhouse was found dead at Ramapura in Chamarajanagar district on Monday, police said. His body was found in the thick woods of Mahadeshwara forest range with his head crushed, giving rise to doubts that he was murdered. Mahadevaiah went missing from Channapatna in Chamarajanagara district on December 1, his son Prashanth said in a complaint lodged with police. a complaint in this regard. It was suspected that he had been kidnapped. Police had formed four teams to trace him. During search operations, police found his car at Ramapura in Hanur Taluk. The body was found six km away in the thick woods of Mahadeshwara forest range. Police found CCTV footage of unidentified suspects which they believe will help them in cracking the case. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
04 December,2023 06:42 PM IST | Mysuru | PTI
Speaker will decide, says K'taka CM on removing Savarkar's portrait in Assembly
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said the Speaker will decide, amid speculations that the life size portrait of Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar that was unveiled inside the Assembly chamber at the 'Suvarna Vidhana Soudha' here, along with several national icons, during the previous BJP government's regime, will be removed. The unveiling of Savarkar's portrait in December, 2022, had drawn criticism from the then opposition -- Congress -- which had alleged that it was a unilateral decision, keeping them in the dark. "It is left to the Speaker (to decide)," Siddaramaiah said on Monday in response to a question from reporters whether Savarkar's portrait will be removed. Speaker U T Khader on Sunday said the proposal to install the portrait of first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru inside the Assembly chamber, will be discussed. The portraits of Swami Vivekananda, Subash Chandra Bose, B R Ambedkar, Basaveshwara, Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and Savarkar were unveiled by then Assembly Speaker Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri and then Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, inside the Assembly chamber, just before the commencement of the 10-day winter session of the state legislature in this border district, last year. The Congress led by Siddaramaiah, who was then the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly and party's state President D K Shivakumar staged a demonstration outside 'Suvarna Vidhana Soudha' holding pictures of several top national and state figures like Kuvempu, Narayana Guru, Shishunala Sharif, Nehru,and Babu Jagjivan Ram. Also read: Maharashtra: PM Modi unveils statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort in Sindhudurg Stating that it is his party's demand that portraits of national leaders and social reformers should be installed in the Assembly and they are not protesting against any one portrait, Siddaramaiah had then said, without any discussions or consultation unilaterally decisions have been taken to install certain portraits inside the House. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
04 December,2023 05:49 PM IST | Belagavi (K'taka) | PTI
Cyclone Michaung brings heavy rains to Andhra Pradesh
On Monday, Cyclone Michaung caused a lot of rain in parts of Andhra Pradesh, and it's predicted to stay around for a while. Originating over the west-central and adjacent southwest Bay of Bengal along the shores of north Tamil Nadu and south Andhra Pradesh, the weather system strengthened into a powerful cyclonic storm that dumped a significant amount of rain on different parts of the state, stated a report in PTI. According to the report, up until 8:30 am on Monday, the storm continued to travel northwest at a speed of 8 km/h, staying centred in the same region off the shores of north Tamil Nadu and south Andhra Pradesh. It is located 90 km east-northeast of Chennai, 170 km southeast of Nellore, 200 km northeast of Puducherry, 300 km south-east of Bapatla, and 320 km south of Machilipatnam, according to the most recent report. Myanmar suggested the name "Michaung," which means resilience or persistence. It is expected that the system will gradually intensify during the forenoon of December 5 and move roughly northward, tracking near the south Andhra Pradesh coast and making landfall as a severe cyclonic storm between Nellore and Machilipatnam, close to Bapatla. Amaravati's Meteorological Centre predicts winds of up to 100 kmph with gusts as high as 110 kmph, the report added. Due to the Michaung cyclonic storm, the Meteorological Department has predicted three days of intense winds and heavy rain in several areas of Andhra Pradesh. As a result, there has been a lot of rain in several locations in the state's south. In response to the incessant rains, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has temporarily prohibited devotees from bathing in the Sri Kapilathirtham waterfalls. Additionally, TDP general secretary Nara Lokesh has postponed his 'Yuva Galam' political walkathon by three days, considering the adverse weather conditions. As the cyclone approached the northern coast of Tamil Nadu, it caused heavy rains across parts of the state including Chennai. In the southern metropolis, a newly built wall collapsed amid the downpour killing two and injuring one critically. Due to the torrential rains, Chennai Airport announced the closure of its airfield for arrivals. The suburban train services in the city were temporarily suspended due to waterlogging. Furthermore, trees were uprooted, and waterlogging was reported in multiple areas such as Maduravoyal, Porur, Saligaramam, and Valasaravakkam. The adverse weather conditions led to the cancellation of eleven express trains from Chennai Central after water levels surged dangerously between Vyasarpadi and Basin Bridge. With PTI inputs
04 December,2023 05:26 PM IST | Visakhapatnam | mid-day online correspondent
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Pune police arrest CMO of Yerawada jail in drug racketeer escape case
The Pune Police in Maharashtra on Monday arrested the chief medical officer (CMO) of Yerawada Central Jail in connection with the case of drug racketeer Lalit Patil's alleged escape from a government-run hospital in Pune, an official said, reported the PTI. According to the PTI, Dr Sanjay Kashinath Marsale, the CMO of Yerawada Central Jail, has been arrested under section 223 (escape from confinement or custody negligently suffered by public servant) and other relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code, the official said. Lalit Patil, who was wanted in a multi-crore mephedrone seizure case, escaped from the government-run Sassoon General Hospital in Pune on October 2 when he was taken for an X-ray. Lalit Patil was arrested in Bengaluru on October 17, more than two weeks after he escaped from the hospital. "Interrogation of one of the accused revealed that Marsale had gone out of the way to shift Patil from the jail to Sassoon General Hospital on the pretext of treatment. We have arrested him, and more facts will come to the fore after his questioning," a senior crime branch officer said. He said as many as 12 people have been arrested in connection with the case so far. The Pune city police had on September 30 arrested a man from outside the Sassoon General Hospital with mephedrone worth Rs 2 crore. A probe led to the arrest of a hospital canteen staffer who revealed the contraband was supplied by Patil, the jail inmate admitted at the hospital at the time. Lalit Patil, however, escaped from the hospital on October 2, leading to the suspension of nine police personnel. Lalit Patil was wanted in connection with the seizure of mephedrone worth Rs 300 crore in a two-month-long operation, which included a raid at a drug manufacturing unit in Nashik. Earlier, the crime branch of Pune police has apprehended an employee of Sassoon Hospital over suspicions that he had helped drug lord Lalit Patil get out of the hospital for a brief period of time. The police are now investigating how the employee Mahindra Shevte helped Patil leave the hospital. (with PTI inputs)
04 December,2023 05:12 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Cyclone Michaung: Tamil Nadu declares public holiday in four districts
The Tamil Nadu government has declared a public holiday in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, and Tiruvallur districts on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in light of the approaching Cyclonic Storm Michaung. The public holiday, enacted under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, will see the closure of schools, colleges, and government offices, including public undertakings, corporations, boards, banks, and financial institutions in the affected districts. The decision comes as the Indian Meteorological Department issues a Red alert for the state, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in Chennai and neighboring areas. Cyclonic storm 'Michaung' has intensified to a severe cyclonic storm, positioned about 90 km east-northeast of Chennai as of 8:30 a.m. on December 4. While essential services such as police, fire service, medical facilities, power supply, and transportation will operate as usual, the government urges citizens to take precautionary measures. The IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall in north-coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on December 4 and 5, with additional alerts for coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam. Chennai is already experiencing significant disruptions, with heavy rainfall causing waterlogging in various areas, including Wallajah Road, Mount Road, Anna Salai, and Chepauk. The popular Marina Beach is flooded, leading to road closures and traffic congestion. Also read: Cyclone Michaung: East Coast Railway cancels 60 trains in its jurisdiction Trees were uprooted in several parts of the city, causing heavy traffic jams. The Chennai airfield has been closed for arrival and departure operations in Chennai till 11 pm today due to the harsh weather conditions in the city. Eleven express trains from Chennai Central were cancelled on Monday after the water level reached the danger mark at Bridge No. 14 between Vyasarpadi and Basin Bridge owing to heavy downpours. The Indian Army's 12 Madras Unit conducted rescue operations in Mugalivakkam and Manapakkam areas, where heavy rainfall and waterlogging affected residents. Trees uprooted in different parts of the city have contributed to severe traffic jams. Meanwhile, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has cancelled as many as 60 trains in its jurisdiction ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Michaung on Monday. ECoR has opened a Crisis Management Cell to monitor Cyclone Michaung. Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), ECoR Ashoka Kumar Mishra said, "The ECoR is providing a round-the-clock helpline number for information or assistance for the convenience of passengers. It has intensified patrolling at vulnerable locations by deputing patrolmen and watchmen. Additional Control Room and Disaster Management Cell will be opened at Divisional Headquarters. 60 trains have been cancelled in ECoR Jurisdiction ahead of Cyclone Michaung." (With inputs from agencies)
04 December,2023 04:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra
PM Modi unveils Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at Rajkot Fort in Sindhudurg
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday unveiled the grand statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district. PM Modi also paid homage to the rich maritime heritage of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj who constructed several coastal and sea forts, including the Sindhudurg Fort. The Maratha empire founder's seal inspired the new naval ensign that was adopted last year when PM Modi commissioned the first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant. Later on Monday, PM Modi is scheduled to witness the operational demonstration by Indian Navy on the occasion of Navy Day, as per the PTI. Meanwhile, PM Modi will take part in the Navy Day programme in Sindhudurg in Maharashtra on December 4. He will attend a programme marking the 'Navy Day 2023' celebrations at Sindhudurg and witness the 'Operational Demonstrations' by Indian Navy ships, submarines, aircraft and special forces from the Tarkarli beach, according to a statement by defence ministry. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra on December 4. At around 4:15 PM, the prime minister will reach Sindhudurg, Maharashtra and unveil the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort," the ministry had earlier said on Saturday. "After that, the prime minister will attend the programme marking Navy Day celebrations at Sindhudurg. The prime minister will also witness the 'operational demonstrations' by Indian Navy's ships, submarines, aircraft and special forces from Tarkarli beach, Sindhudurg," the ministry had said in a statement. "Every year, on the occasion of Navy Day, there is a tradition of organising 'operational demonstrations' by the Indian Navy's ships, submarines, aircraft and special forces," it added. The defence ministry said that these demonstrations provide an opportunity to people to witness various facets of the multi-domain operations undertaken by the Indian Navy. "It highlights the Navy's contributions towards national security to the public, while also heralding maritime consciousness amongst citizens," it said. Navy Day is celebrated on December 4 every year. The 'Navy Day 2023' celebrations at Sindhudurg pays homage to the rich maritime heritage of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, whose seal inspired the new naval ensign, which was adopted last year when the government commissioned the first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. (with PTI inputs)
04 December,2023 04:22 PM IST | Sindudurg | mid-day online correspondent
Himachal Pradesh: Six killed as many injured in accident in Shimla
Six people were killed and as many sustained injuries when their vehicle fell into a gorge near Sunni in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh on Monday morning, the police said, reported the PTI. The mishap took place at Kararghat, about 35 km from here, when the driver of the ill-fated pickup truck lost control of the vehicle. Those killed were labourers hailing from Jammu and Kashmir and were on their way to Mandi, the police said, according to the news agency. Three labourers died on the spot while another three were declared dead by doctors, police said. The injured are undergoing treatment at the Indira Gandhi Medical College Hospital (IGMCH). Four of six deceased were identified as Farid, Gulab, Sahbir, and Talib while two are yet to be identified, police said, as per the PTI. A case has been registered and investigations are on, they said. Meanwhile, in an another incident, three persons, including a seven-year-old school girl, were injured in a collision between two buses on Salon-Manikpur road in Rae Bareli of Uttar Pradesh on Friday, the police said, reported the PTI. According to the news agency, the injured girl named Anya Pandey is undergoing treatment at Pratapgarh's Bhawaniganj Hospital, they said. The school bus driver named Sanjay Kumar Pandey and the cleaner named Kandhai Matka were also injured in the incident, police said. The driver and the cleaner were rushed to the Community Health Centre in Salon from where the driver was referred to the district hospital in a serious condition, they said. The bus of Nimisha Convent School located in Matka, Salon, was coming to the school with about 40 children from Bhawaniganj area bordering Pratapgarh district, police said, adding it collided with a tourist bus coming from Delhi when it reached Tedhwapul on Salon-Manikpur road, as per the PTI. The locals ran to the rescue of the children on hearing their screams and pulled them out safely after the accident, police said. About 24 passengers travelling on the tourist bus were safe and taken to their destination in another vehicle, they said. Circle Officer Vandana Singh said the children are safe and have been sent home, adding the passengers of the tourist bus have left in another vehicle. The villagers said that the accident took place due to a turn near Tedhwapul. (with PTI inputs)
04 December,2023 03:48 PM IST | Shimla | mid-day online correspondent
Cyclone Michaung: East Coast Railway cancels 60 trains in its jurisdiction
The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has cancelled as many as 60 trains in its jurisdiction ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Michaung on Monday. ECoR has opened a Crisis Management Cell to monitor Cyclone Michaung. Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), ECoR Ashoka Kumar Mishra said, "The ECoR is providing a round-the-clock helpline number for information or assistance for the convenience of passengers. It has intensified patrolling at vulnerable locations by deputing patrolmen and watchmen. Additional Control Room and Disaster Management Cell will be opened at Divisional Headquarters. 60 trains have been cancelled in ECoR Jurisdiction ahead of Cyclone Michaung." CPRO, ECoR Ashoka Kumar Mishra further said that East Coast Railway has done preparations and groundwork for managing Cyclone Michaung and its effects in the jurisdiction. "Taking advantage of early predictions of the meteorological forecasts and also the experiences of earlier management of disasters, ECoR has planned for early restoration of train traffic and Railway Track, if affected by the cyclone Michaung. Round the Clock Disaster Management Cell has been opened at ECoR HQs at Rail Sadan and Divisional Headquarters at Visakhapatnam, Khurda Road and Sambalpur," he added. Helpline Numbers: Bhubaneswar: 0674 - 2301525, 2301626, 2303060. Earlier eleven express trains from Chennai Central were cancelled on Monday after the water level reached the danger mark at Bridge No. 14 between Vyasarpadi and Basin Bridge owing to heavy downpours. "In view of heavy rain in Chennai and the water crossing the danger level in Bridge No. 14 between Basin Bridge and Vyasarpady stations, the trains have been regulated as given below. Please go through and plan your journeys accordingly. We regret the inconvenience caused," the Divisional Railway Manager, Chennai, Southern Railway, posted on X. The deep depression over the South Bay of Bengal which has intensified into a cyclonic storm 'Michaung' is likely to continue to move north-northwestward, intensify further and reach the West-central Bay of Bengal off south Andhra Pradesh and adjoining north Tamil Nadu coasts by today in the afternoon. As per the latest update by the Indian meteorological department, cyclonic storm 'Michaung' intensified to severe cyclonic storm at 8:30 am on December 4 about 90 km East northeast of Chennai. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
04 December,2023 03:14 PM IST | Bhubaneswar | ANI