Cyclone Michaung wreaks havoc in Chennai, India with severe flooding and rescue operations

Heavy rain and flooding caused by Cyclone Michaung have inundated Chennai, India, with streets waterlogged and the airport temporarily closed. The severe cyclonic storm is expected to make landfall on Tuesday morning, prompting the evacuation of thousands of people from coastal areas. The Bay of Bengal has seen an increase in the frequency and intensity of cyclones, which scientists attribute to global warming.