Cyclone Hudhud hits Andhra coast

Cyclone Hudhud has hit the Andra Pradesh coast between Bheemili and Kailashgiri in the port city of Visakhapatnam.

The cyclonic storm which generated winds upto a speed of about 150 to 200 kmph, uprooting trees and hoardings in Visakhapatnam and other towns in coastal districts.

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Hudhud is just crossing Vizag at speed of 170-180kmph gusting up to 190kmph: LS Rathore (DG IMD)Northern coastal districts of AP will see heavy rain and high speed winds: LS RathoreMost damage is in Vizag. Winds are not very strong in Odisha but heavy rainfall will be seen in south OdishaRelief & rescue operations are very critical over Vizag, we are hoping on 13th morning the aircrafts can be deployed: LS Rathore5 diving teams dispatched to Srikakulam, 10 teams to low lying areas in and around Vizag for Rescue and Relief opsTwo people were killed due to heavy rainfall with strong winds in coastal areas as cyclonic storm moved  to Visakhapatnam coast.The Met Department says there will be lull for about one hour before storm intensifies again in Vizag and its surroundings areas.Within six hours it'll become a cyclonic storm and in the following six hours it'll reduce to a depression

-Sakshipost, With ANI Inputs