Chennai: The heavy downpour brought in by Cyclone Michaung wreaked havoc across Chennai and its neighbouring districts on Monday, inundating the city, causing disruptions in flights and trains. The airfield of the Chennai airport was closed for arrival and departure operations till 9am on Tuesday due to adverse weather conditions. The relentless downpour, reminiscent of the 2015 deluge, paralysed daily life, prompting authorities to declare a public holiday on Tuesday. Residents hurried to purchase and replenish supplies, with a high demand for drinking water. The continuous downpour resulted in power outages and internet disruptions. 5 casualties According to the police, five rain related deaths were reported in the Chennai city on Monday. Two of the victims died of electrocution while…
