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Severe Cyclonic Storm Michaung was a strong tropical cyclone that formed over the Bay of Bengal off the southeastern coast of India. It originated as a low-pressure area in the Gulf of Thailand and crossed into the Bay of Bengal which became a deep depression on December 2. It developed into a cyclonic storm thereafter and was named Michaung. The cyclone gradually moved northwest over the next few days towards the east coast of India. The storm sustained winds of up to 110 kilometers per hour (68 mph) and caused heavy rainfall in north-eastern Tamil Nadu, including the city of Chennai, and south-eastern Andhra Pradesh. It then made landfall near Bapatla in Andhra Pradesh on December 5. As the storm approached the east coast of India, India's meteorological department issued a red alert for the region. In Tamil Nadu, over 500 personnel of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Tamil Nadu Disaster Response Force (TNDRF) were deployed. 121 multi-purpose centers and 4,967 relief centers were set up in the eight coastal districts of Tamil Nadu to help in the aftermath of the cyclone. In Andhra Pradesh, 181 relief camps were set up across the eight districts, with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and AP State Disaster Response Force (APSDRF) deploying five teams each to assist in the affected areas. Southern districts of Odisha were also to receive heavy rainfall due to the cyclone, and the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force was deployed to assist local authorities.

Heavy rain and strong winds battered the coastal areas. Persistent rains caused widespread flooding and inundation in Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. Rivers including Cooum and major lakes overflowed in Chennai causing further water logging in the low-lying areas along the banks. At least 17 people were killed, and more than 41,000 people were evacuated and temporarily relocated, including 32,158 in Tamil Nadu and 9,500 in Andhra Pradesh. Power supply was cut off by the government in flooded areas in Chennai as a preventive measure to avert electrocution. Chennai International Airport closed its operations on December 4 due to flooding in the apron and runways, with flights being diverted or canceled and operations resuming the next day. Schools and offices were closed due to heavy rains and flooding. Southern Railways and East Coast Railways re-directed and canceled several trains. Several businesses and industries in Chennai were impacted adversely as operations were ceased due to power shortage, flooding, and damage to equipment. In Andhra Pradesh, crop damage and losses were reported due to the flooding of fields. The Indian Air Force airdropped more than 2,300 kilograms (5,100 lb) of food packets and relief supplies in affected areas of Chennai, while the Indian Navy, in collaboration with the Indian Army and National Disaster Response Force, was tasked with rescuing people and providing supplies using inflatable boats. Greater Chennai Corporation pressed more workers for flood recovery and aiding stranded people while citing staff crunch for delays in clearing fallen trees and garbage. Volunteers engaged in distributing food packets, milk, and water bottles and rescuing stranded people through boats in the inundated areas.