Cyclone ‘Titli’ leaves eight dead in India

The ‘very severe’ cyclonic storm ‘Titli’ left eight people dead in Srikakulam and Vijayanagaram districts of India.

Power supply and communication systems were badly affected in both districts, say reports, adding that coastal villages have been cut off from the mainland as the roads are damaged.

The cyclone has caused widespread damage in Srikakulam district Thursday, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) said.

Scores of trees and power poles were uprooted as heavy rains lashed Srikakulam district under the influence of the storm, the SDMA said.

Rainfall ranging from 2 cm to 26 cm was recorded in several mandals of the district even as road communication network was vastly affected. The State Road Transport Corporation suspended its bus services as uprooted trees caused roadblocks at several places.

Source: Newindianexpress