Tag: Cyclone Phethai

Thousands flee cyclone on India’s east coast

NEW DELHI, India (AFP) — A powerful cyclone left one person dead and forced thousands to flee their homes on India’s east coast, officials said Tuesday. Cyclone Phethai packed winds up to 90 kilometres (55 miles) per hour, felling thousands of trees and electricity pylons, and bringing heavy rains to the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh state after making landfall on Monday. Officials said 10,600 people were moved to relief camps after being evacuated from […]