Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpet districts bore the brunt of Cyclone Michaung, resulting in persistent waterlogged conditions even days after its landfall in Andhra Pradesh.

The government has accelerated relief operations, focusing on draining stagnant water from affected areas within the city. Efforts to alleviate the inundation challenges are underway across different locations.

Velachery and parts of west Tambaram remain submerged, prompting food air-dropping operations in the Pallikkaranai area. Manali in north Chennai is notably severely affected, with essential supplies dispatched for 15,000 affected individuals.

Residents highlight concerns about inflated milk prices in various localities, indicating challenges faced by the community in accessing essential goods during this crisis.

Chief Minister M K Stalin personally visited affected areas, reviewing ongoing relief efforts and distributing food to those impacted. However, opposition parties criticized the government`s pace in managing the relief work.

The Leader of Opposition, Edappadi K Palaniswami, highlighted that a significant number of interior roads in the city remained submerged, questioning the effectiveness of the proposed stormwater drain project.

Various political figures, including PMK leader Dr Anbumani Ramadoss, urged the government to expedite recovery efforts, emphasizing that normalcy is yet to return in many inundated districts.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi instructed the Ministry of Home Affairs to release advance funds from the Centre`s contribution to the State Disaster Response Funds (SDRF) for Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to aid flood management.

Union Minister Amit Shah announced approval for the `Integrated Urban Flood Management activities for Chennai Basin Project,` aiming to make Chennai flood-resilient under the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF). The project includes substantial central assistance for flood management initiatives.