Heavy rain pounds Odisha as Cyclone Fani makes landfall near Puri
At least one million people have been evacuated in the last 24 hours from the vulnerable districts in Odisha ahead of Cyclone Fani's landfall in the state around 8 AM.
Extremely Severe cyclonic storm Fani made landfall at the Odisha coast near Puri at 8 AM. IN PIC: Street shops are seen collapsed due to gusty winds preceding the landfall of cyclone Fani on the outskirts of Puri. (Photo | AP)
Cyclone Fani has moved away from Andhra Pradesh and so a de-warning has issued for the state, says IMD Delhi's Mrityunjay Mohapatra.. IN PIC: Villagers move to safer places amidst violent winds. (Photo | AP)
At least one million people have been evacuated in the last 24 hours from the vulnerable districts in Odisha ahead of Cyclone Fani's landfall in the state. (Photo | AP)
Apart from Puri, heavy rains lashed many other parts of coastal belt such as Ganjam, Gajapati, Khurda, Jaipur, Jagatsighpur, Cuttack and Kendrapara. IN PIC: An abandoned house and trees bend with gusty winds. (Photo | AP)
An Indian farmer lies on the road after falling while crossing the road due to gusty winds ahead of the landfall of cyclone Fani. (Photo | AP)
Indian Navy's P-8I and Dornier are being scheduled to be launched in the afternoon for undertaking aerial survey to assess the extent of impact and devastation post Fani crossing the coast. (Photo | AP)
