Vijayawada: Two people were killed in heavy rains and strong winds lashing coastal Andhra Pradesh as cyclone Phethai made landfall in the state’s East Godavari district Monday evening.
Phethai made landfall near Katrenikona around 12.25 pm with a wind speed of 80 kmph.
Uprooted trees and electricity poles were seen in some places, while power supply to Kakinada town and several other parts of East Godavari district was cut.
A man identified as Durga Rao (40), a resident of Christhurajanpuram in Vijayawada, died due to a landslide early Monday, the police said. Rao, who was sleeping in his house, was hit by a boulder which broke through the rooftop. The Krishna district collector announced an ex-gratia of Rs 50,000 to the victim’s family.
A woman, identified as Rellivalasala Veeramma (68) of Pallepalem, died due to squally winds in East Godavari district.
PNN