Cyclone Michaung, which battered Chennai with half a meter of rain in just three days, has left the city’s manufacturing sector reeling. Industrial areas like Ambattur, Thirumudivakkam, Perungudi, and Thirumazhisai experienced severe flooding, causing significant damage to factories and halting production.
Preliminary estimates suggest losses of around ₹7,000 crore (US$ 840 million) to the industry, with MSMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises) being the worst hit. These smaller units often lack the resources and infrastructure to withstand such natural disasters.
The immediate impact includes disruption of production schedules, damage to machinery and equipment, and loss of inventory. The long-term effects are yet to be fully assessed, but they are likely to include job losses, delays in deliveries, and a decline in investor confidence.
The most affected are the auto component manufacturing units in Padi and MSMEs in Ambattur, sources said. Padi, home to factories of several TVS group companies such as Sundram Fasteners, Wheels India, Brakes India and Lucas-TVS, which have a combined turnover of ₹25,000 crore, has been particularly hit, with the plants under several feet of water.
The impact of Cyclone Michaung is visible in Chhattisgarh. The maximum temperature of the state has dropped significantly. In the last two days, along with the rains in 5 divisions, the cold has also increased. It has been raining in South Bastar for 2 consecutive days. There is a possibility of rain continuing for the next 2 days. Due to rain, the temperature is likely to drop by 6 to 8 degrees in most of the districts.
According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of increase in the maximum temperature after the clouds disappear from Friday. The minimum temperature of Raipur is likely to be 18.5 degrees Celsius. While the maximum temperature has been recorded at 21.2 degrees Celsius. There are chances of cloudy sky across the state today. Also, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain at many places. Let us tell you that in the last 24 hours there has been 6 cm rain in Bastar.
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