Cyclone Mandus moves towards Andhra after wreaking havoc in Tamil Nadu
After wreaking havoc in Tamil Nadu, Cyclone Mandus has now moved towards South Andhra Pradesh. On his way through the state, Mandus caused great devastation. In many districts, hundreds of trees were uprooted due to strong winds. Three vehicles have been damaged after a thick wall collapsed in Chennai’s T Nagar area. Heavy rains turned roads into ponds in many districts. It is still raining in some parts. However, the cyclone weakened after hitting the Mamallapuram coast late Friday night.
In view of the Meteorological Department’s warning, a red alert has been issued in 13 districts till Sunday. The wind speed is likely to be 50 to 60 kmph on Saturday morning.
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has requested people to avoid going out till Cyclone Mandus weakens. From 1891 to 2021, ie in 130 years, 12 cyclones have come between Chennai and Puducherry. This is the 13th cyclone.
School-college closed in Puducherry- Karaikal
The Greater Chennai Corporation commissioner has asked people not to park their vehicles near trees in view of the threat of Cyclone Mandus. All parks and playgrounds have been ordered to be closed. Along with this, people have been asked not to go to the seashore on Friday and Saturday. Education Minister A Namassivam said that all schools and colleges in Puducherry and Karaikal have been closed.
Heavy rain due to cyclone effect in Andhra Pradesh
Due to the effect of Mandros along with Tamil Nadu, heavy rains are also continuing in Andhra Pradesh. On Friday, there was chaos in the famous pilgrimage center Tirumala Tirupati due to rain. A large number of devotees reach here to have darshan of Lord Balaji. All of them were seen trying to avoid the rain.
Alert declared for four days
Due to the effect of the storm, rain may continue for 48 to 56 hours. During this, strong winds can also damage trees and houses. Therefore, the administration has issued an alert from Thursday to Sunday. During this time people have been asked to stay away from the beach and follow the advice of the administration.
UAE named Cyclone Mandaus
Cyclone Mandaus has been named by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In Arabic it means treasure. This is the second storm in the Bay of Bengal after the monsoon this year. Earlier in October, the Sitrang storm hit the coast of Bangladesh.
