Cyclone Michaung: Shortage of food, water, fuel in Chennai; cultural capital struggles for basic necessities

Aftermath of Cyclone Michaung : Chennai, the cultural capital of South India is still reeling from the effects of Cyclone Michaung, with residents dealing with waterlogging and power outages in several parts of the city and surrounding areas.  

Shortage of basic necessities such as drinking water, food, fuel and cleanliness contributed to the city's growing desperation. Protests have also erupted in response to power outages, with residents taking to the streets after being without power for several days. 

Chennai -"Cultural Capital of South India" known for its because of its rich heritage in music, dance, and arts and a hub for education and research institutions is know the state with heavy rains, strong winds, and subsequent damages to infrastructure and homes, apart from the loss of lives. 

A devastating aftermath of Cyclone Michaung has broken the patience of the people of Chennai as many residents of different areas complain of shortage of even drinking water and lack of cleanliness.

Several residents took to roads to warn the politicians to not come to the area to seek vote during the elections.

Meanwhile, a resident of Chennai said, "No one visited here. We struggled for three days without drinking water and milk. For seeking votes politicians come here. Where did they go now? Let them come this time. I will take care. We received nothing." 

"We were suffering from water logging for the past 5 days. From yesterday water has decreased but still drainage and sewage are there in hour houses and roads. Till yesterday there was no electricity and now although it came but no internet connectivity is there. No officials from the government have turned to our place. Trees that fell in our area are still not cleared," he said.

Tamil Nadu state is going through the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung. Chennai stands as the worst affected city, leaving many areas waterlogged. Cyclone Michaung made landfall in Tamil Nadu earlier this month, bringing with it heavy rains, strong winds, and subsequent damages to infrastructure and homes, apart from the loss of lives.