Cyclone Michuang leaves a trail of destruction: Climate Change and El Nino amplify the impact

Cyclone Michuang, intensified by El Nino and soaring sea surface temperatures, wreaks havoc in India, causing torrential rains, flash floods, and submerging streets in Chennai, North Tamil Nadu, and South Andhra Pradesh. Michuang is expected to weaken as it makes landfall near the Bapatla coast in Andhra Pradesh, but will still bring heavy rains and squally winds to Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Odisha. A report by Climate Trends highlights the multiplying impact of climate change on cyclones, with rising sea surface temperatures and altered wind patterns playing a significant role.