Michaung

Severe Cyclonic Storm2023Post-Monsoon
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Overview

Severe Cyclonic Storm Michaung moved slowly along the Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh coasts and crossed near Bapatla in Andhra Pradesh on 5 December 2023 with winds of 90-100 km/h. Its heavy rain, more than its wind, caused severe flooding, especially in and around Chennai, and the storm caused 17 deaths and about 1.32 billion US dollars in damage.

Timeline

Formation
1 December 2023
Dissipation
6 December 2023
Duration
5 days

Affected Areas

Tamil NaduAndhra PradeshBangladesh

Key Statistics

Maximum Wind Speed
100 km/h
Landfall
Near Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh
5 December 2023 · 100 km/h winds
Minimum Pressure
986 hPa
Basin
Bay of Bengal
Season
Post-Monsoon
Casualties
17
Economic Damage
1.32 billion USD