The cyclonic storm Michaung has weakened into a depression. Odisha’s southern areas have received rainfall today under its influence. Officials said, the Gajapati district administration has announced the closure of all schools due to heavy downpour. All primary, upper primary, high schools and Anganwadi centres have been closed today. Though there is no more cyclone threat for Odisha, Michaung’s remnants will cause widespread rains in Ganjam, Gajapati, Kalahandi, Kandhamal and Nabarangpur districts. Malkangiri, Koraput and Rayagada districts also received very heavy rainfall last night. India Meteorological Department said, Ganjam, Gajapati, Nabarangpur, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Koraput, Malkangiri and Rayagada districts will continue to receive heavy rainfall till tomorrow morning.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to Cyclone Michaung, especially in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry. He also prayed for those injured or affected in this cyclone. Mr. Modi said that authorities are working tirelessly on the ground to assist those affected and will continue their work till the situation fully normalizes. In a social media post, the Prime Minister said that my thoughts are with the families of those who have lost their loved ones due to the Cyclone.
