A severe cyclone with the winds of 110 kilometers an hour has been expected to hit the southeast coast of India later in the day. More than ten thousand people evacuated their homes with the fear of storm damage.
Cyclone called Laila was expected to hit the state of Andhra Pradesh in India later today on Thursday. There is a forecast of heavy rain, strong winds, and disruption in power and communication lines. More than 35,000 people had been told to evacuate the place especially those who are in low lying areas.
Forces have been sent to the state of Andhra Pradesh for assistance, Chief Minister of the state called Prime Minister Manmohan Singh requesting extra assistance. “We have had no power supply since yesterday,” Ramulu, a middle-aged resident of Balajinagar town, told the TV5 local news channel. According to the latest news from the department, the storm is going to hit the state late Thursday and people were asked to stay inside.
A shed collapsed due to heavy winds and three people were dead and a fisherman was also drowned. Storm is very common in India and Bangladesh due to the cyclones which develop in Bay of Bengal.
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