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Cyclone Michaung floods streets and homes in Tamil Nadu

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Nehal Johri
December 4, 2023

Heavy rains have been pounding India's southern state of Tamil Nadu, claiming several lives. The rains were caused by cyclone Michaung. Several regions including Chennai and neighboring state Andhra Pradesh are on high alert.

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