New Delhi, May 3: Cyclone Fani made landfall in Indian state of Odisha on Friday and caused destruction on a large scale. More than 10 lakh people had to be moved to safer locations following the storm threat and alert. The intensity of the cyclone was so severe that video clips started doing rounds on social media showing the devastating winds and the impact it had on the surrounding. Cyclone Fani Update: 6 Killed in Odisha's Puri, IMD Says Storm Expected to Weaken by Evening.
Extensive damage was caused to the structure of AIIMS in Odisha. A few videos showed the extent of damage. Fani Meaning Explained: Here's All About The Name Of The Extremely Severe Cyclone Which Made Landfall in Odisha Today.
See the Video in the Tweet Below:
"Extensive damage to structure of AIIMS Bhubaneswar reported due to #CycloneFani . All patients,staff, students safe.Many water tanks have blown off,lighting poles are down, airconditioners damaged. We have enough supplies, ready to support the state" - Health Secy Preeti Sudan pic.twitter.com/Me1WHqZimY
— Sitanshu Kar (@DG_PIB) May 3, 2019
The Roof of the AIIMS Was Blown off Because of the Strong Winds, Showed Video Clips
Video clip of a roof being blown off at the undergraduate hostel in AIIMS Bhubaneshwar due to #CycloneFani #Fani #FaniCyclone #FaniUpdates pic.twitter.com/97c5ELQJ46
— Sitanshu Kar (@DG_PIB) May 3, 2019
Visuals of Heavy Rainfall and Strong Winds From Balipatna in Khurda After Cyclone Fani Made a Landfall in Odisha's Puri
#WATCH: Visuals of heavy rainfall and strong winds from Balipatna in Khurda after #CycloneFani made a landfall in Odisha's Puri. pic.twitter.com/g9gXHbpqu5
— ANI (@ANI) May 3, 2019
The Fiery Winds Blowing in Puri
The fiery #CycloneFani blows through Puripic.twitter.com/tf5VlwHoCu
— PIB India (@PIB_India) May 3, 2019
Several Roads Were Blocked After Trees Were Uprooted
Villagers clearing a blocked road in Jagatsinghpur District, Odisha after landfall by #CycloneFani #Fani #FaniCyclone
Video credit : @PIBBhubaneswar pic.twitter.com/BK2dcexeRG
— PIB India (@PIB_India) May 3, 2019
Some Visuals From Biju Patnaik International Airport
Odisha: Strong winds & heavy rainfall hit Bhubaneswar city; Visuals from Biju Patnaik International Airport. #CycloneFani pic.twitter.com/UtapsBEP1F
— ANI (@ANI) May 3, 2019
The cyclone has completely thrown normal life out of gear with heavy to very heavy rains lashing the coastal districts since Thursday night. The road network in several districts suffered extensive damage.
The power distribution network has also been severely affected. Asbestos sheets of temporary housing facilities have been ripped off.
About 20,000 people were shifted to 126 relief camps in Srikakulam district, where seven 'mandals' (blocks) are likely to be affected by the cyclone. A red alert was sounded in the district with authorities taking preventive measures to avoid loss of life and minimise property damages.
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