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'Seven killed' in southern India cyclone | 'Seven killed' in southern India cyclone |
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At least seven people have died and an oil tanker has run aground after the south-eastern coast of India was hit by Cyclone Nilam on Wednesday evening. | At least seven people have died and an oil tanker has run aground after the south-eastern coast of India was hit by Cyclone Nilam on Wednesday evening. |
Five people, including a crew member of the oil tanker, drowned after a boat carrying him and others capsized near Chennai, in Tamil Nadu state. A search is on for the six crew who are missing. | |
The other two deaths took place in the neighbouring state of Andhra Pradesh. | The other two deaths took place in the neighbouring state of Andhra Pradesh. |
Nearly 4,000 people were evacuated to escape the storm which hit Chennai. | Nearly 4,000 people were evacuated to escape the storm which hit Chennai. |
At least 4,000 people in displacement camps in nearby Sri Lanka have been affected by flooding. But the worst of the storm failed to hit Sri Lankan territory directly. | At least 4,000 people in displacement camps in nearby Sri Lanka have been affected by flooding. But the worst of the storm failed to hit Sri Lankan territory directly. |
Crops damaged | |
Cyclone Nilam hit the Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, and the town of Pondicherry with wind speeds reaching 100km/h (60mph). | Cyclone Nilam hit the Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, and the town of Pondicherry with wind speeds reaching 100km/h (60mph). |
Schools, colleges and cargo operations at the port in Chennai, Tamil Nadu's state capital, were shut. Fishermen in both states were warned not to venture out to sea. | Schools, colleges and cargo operations at the port in Chennai, Tamil Nadu's state capital, were shut. Fishermen in both states were warned not to venture out to sea. |
India's weather department has warned of continual rainfall, strong winds and rising tides until at least Thursday morning. | India's weather department has warned of continual rainfall, strong winds and rising tides until at least Thursday morning. |
It said in a statement that the storm had extensively damaged groundnut and maize crops, and thatched-roof properties, along the coast. | It said in a statement that the storm had extensively damaged groundnut and maize crops, and thatched-roof properties, along the coast. |
In addition power and communication lines have been put out of action. | In addition power and communication lines have been put out of action. |
Meanwhile, in Sri Lanka disruption was at its greatest in Mullaitivu in the north-east and Gampaha on the west coast. In the north, the Red Cross has been distributing tarpaulins, mats and mosquito nets. | Meanwhile, in Sri Lanka disruption was at its greatest in Mullaitivu in the north-east and Gampaha on the west coast. In the north, the Red Cross has been distributing tarpaulins, mats and mosquito nets. |
The BBC's Charles Haviland in Colombo says that people in areas hit by heavy fighting at the conclusion of the war in 2009 have been badly affected. | The BBC's Charles Haviland in Colombo says that people in areas hit by heavy fighting at the conclusion of the war in 2009 have been badly affected. |
In December 2011, more than 30 people died and many homes were damaged after a cyclone struck near Pondicherry. | In December 2011, more than 30 people died and many homes were damaged after a cyclone struck near Pondicherry. |
And in May 2010 at least 23 people died as a powerful cyclone caused widespread havoc across Andhra Pradesh. | And in May 2010 at least 23 people died as a powerful cyclone caused widespread havoc across Andhra Pradesh. |