Aamir Khan rescued from flood-hit Chennai; photo goes viral
What's the story
Cyclone Michaung has wreaked havoc in Chennai, leading to at least eight deaths and leaving many areas flooded.
Bollywood megastar Aamir Khan was also one of the many people who were left stranded. After being stuck for a day, he was rescued by the Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services on Tuesday.
Khan has been living in Chennai since October to care for his mother, Zeenat Hussain, who is receiving treatment at a private medical facility.
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Khan was spotted in Vishnu Vishal's rescue operation pictures
Tamil actor Vishnu Vishal shared images of the rescue operation conducted by the state Fire and Rescue Services on his X account on Tuesday.
In these pictures, people spotted Khan. Alongside the duo on a rescue boat, Vishal's wife and national badminton champion Jwala Gutta was also present. Reportedly, the 3 Idiots star is residing with Vishal now.
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Praise for the Tamil Nadu government's prompt response
Vishal also praised the Tamil Nadu government for their quick response in these trying times.
He posted, "Rescue operations have started in Karapakkam... Saw 3 boats functioning already... Great work by TN govt in such testing times... Thanks to all the administrative people who are working relentlessly."
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Thanks to the fire and rescue department in helping people like us who are stranded
— VISHNU VISHAL - VV (@TheVishnuVishal) December 5, 2023
Rescue operations have started in karapakkam..
Saw 3 boats functioning already
Great work by TN govt in such testing times
Thanks to all the administrative people who are working relentlessly https://t.co/QdoW7zaBuI pic.twitter.com/qyzX73kHmc
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Earlier, Tamil actor had sought help online
Before being rescued, Vishal had reached out for assistance when floodwaters invaded his neighborhood, leaving them without mobile network connectivity and electricity.
Writing, "I can feel for people all over Chennai," he had informed his followers on X that he was getting mobile signal only on a certain place on his terrace.
Separately, on Monday, actor Vishal gave a fiery speech addressed to Chennai Mayor Priya Rajan and other officials of the city corporation for not properly handling the floods.
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After Tamil Nadu, Michaung to hit Andhra Pradesh
After Tamil Nadu, neighboring state Andhra Pradesh is about to experience the wrath of the severe cyclonic storm.
It's likely to face powerful winds of 90-100km/h and gusts up to 110km/h.
Given its long coastline of 974km, Andhra Pradesh is more vulnerable to cyclones. Around 33 lakh people live within five kilometers of the state's coastline. People from low-lying areas have been evacuated and the state government has issued alerts for eight districts.
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Heavy rains have started lashing Andhra
#WATCH | Andhra Pradesh: Rain lashes several parts of Visakhapatnam due to cyclone Michaung pic.twitter.com/ZcipZUChXM
— ANI (@ANI) December 5, 2023