Death toll rises to 12; Boats and tractors used in rescue efforts in rain-hit Chennai

In Chennai and surrounding areas, relentless rains, instigated by the severe cyclonic storm Michaung, have resulted in a dozen fatalities in various rain-related incidents. Fishing boats and farm tractors have been deployed for rescue operations. District Disaster Response Teams (DDRT) are actively engaged in relief work, rescuing families and relocating vulnerable individuals to safer locations. Relief efforts include the distribution of food and milk packets.