12 people die due to rainfall in southern India

December 5, MINSK . At least 12 people were killed and 11 others were seriously injured in incidents caused by heavy rains that hit southern India with the arrival of Cyclone Michaung. The Indian newspaper The pioneer reports this .

The cyclone, which brought heavy downpours and stormy winds, caused destruction of houses and disruption of power lines. The streets and squares of the city are flooded.

The state government has formed several response teams to carry out relief work in all rain-affected areas. About 5 thousand people are involved in rescue operations and evacuation of residents.

Chennai airport suspended operations for several hours. Suburban train services and power supply to rain-affected areas of Chennai have also been temporarily suspended. Car traffic is difficult in the city.

Temporary shelters and relief centers have been set up in nine affected districts of the state, including Chennai. About 1.1 million dry rations and 100 thousand bags of MILK were distributed to the victims.