Intense rainfall in Chennai causes widespread disruption and flooding. The city braces for Cyclone Michaung with winds up to 110kph
Foxconn and Pegatron, key iPhone manufacturers, halt production in Chennai. Foxconn's 35,000 employees face uncertainty about resuming operations.
Pegatron faces its second disruption after a September fire. Current heavy rains lead to power outages and knee-deep water in several areas.
Authorities take precautions, evacuating coastal regions and advising against sea ventures. The situation recalls the devastating floods in December 2015.