Cyclone Fani Video Clips Go Viral, Severe Winds Uproot Trees In Odisha Causing Havoc and Abrupting Lives, See Pics
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.
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.
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The Roof of the AIIMS Was Blown off Because of the Strong Winds, Showed Video Clips
Visuals of Heavy Rainfall and Strong Winds From Balipatna in Khurda After Cyclone Fani Made a Landfall in Odisha's Puri
The Fiery Winds Blowing in Puri
Several Roads Were Blocked After Trees Were Uprooted
Some Visuals From Biju Patnaik International Airport
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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