Thursday May 20, 2010 a serious cyclone has hit southeastern India, leaving behind broken power lines and damaging electrical installations bringing darkness all over the place.
Around 15 people have died during the cyclone, waves grew as high as 3 meters and it was raining like crazy according to Chief Minister Andhra Pradesh.
Peak winds reached up to 100 kilometers (60 miles) per hour mixed with heavy rain. The cyclone hit the coastal town of Bapatla which is around 400 kilometers (250 miles) southeast of Hyderabad that is the state capital.
More than 50,000 perople have been evacuated as welfare agencies guided them to safety. It is said to have been the worst cyclone in 14 years. Those affected are given temporary shelter at government buildings and schools said minister Dharmana Prasad Rao.
According to some sources 55 fishermen went missing after this tragedy, officials told vessels and owners to stay in port.
“We are making all-out efforts to prevent the loss of human lives and to minimize damage to public and private property,” Rosaiah told reporters.
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