Cyclone Fani LIVE updates: 12 killed in Bangladesh, 12 in Odisha

Cyclone Fani is being seen as the most severe cyclonic storm over the east coast in nearly two decades. Stay with us for latest updates

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People take shelter during gusty winds ahead of the landfall of cyclone Fani, at Bhubaneswar railway station | Photo credit: PTI

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According to PTI's report, Cyclone Fani entered the Odisha coast at Puri around 8 am and it will take around three hours for the entire landfall process to be completed

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According to news agency ANI, winds in Puri, Odisha are blowing at a maximum speed of 240-245 km per hour and heavy to very heavy rains are continuing over the Odisha coast. After landfall, the impact is likely to reduce and it is likely to move towards West Bengal coast.

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Cyclone Fani's landfall in Puri on Odisha coast this morning triggered heavy rainfall coupled with high velocity winds with speed of 175 kmph in vast areas where the seaside pilgrim town of Puri and other places were submerged with water as heavy rains battered the entire coastal belt of the state. Several trees were uprooted and thatched structures destroyed at some places including Bhubaneswar.

 

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In the wake of the cyclonic storm, the Odisha administration has evacuated over 11 lakh people from the vulnerable districts since Thursday. More than 3 lakh people have been evacuated from Ganjam district alone, followed by 1.3 lakh from Puri district where landfall is expected. About 5000 kitchens are operating to serve people in shelters.

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Extremely severe cyclonic storm 'Fani' has hit Odisha coast in Puri with 175 kmph speed: IMD officials

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MHA Control Room Helpline Number- 1938 becomes operational to provide latest updates.

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According to IMD, Cyclone Fani making a landfall implies that the first arm of the cyclone has reached the land. The eye of the cyclone, which is calm, is nearly 30 kilometres away from the coast.

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