Here are some of the images of devastation caused by Cyclone Gulab

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Here are some of the images of devastation caused by Cyclone Gulab
  • Cyclone Gulab, formed in Arabian Sea on September 26, made landfall on the eastern coast of India on Monday.
  • The water of Bay of Bengal turned muddy due to extreme rainfall.
  • IMD says that the system is likely to emerge into northeast Arabian Sea and adjoining Gujarat coast around September 30 evening.
Cyclone Gulab, formed in Arabian Sea on September 26, made landfall on the eastern coast of India on Monday. The cyclone brought heavy rainfall over coastal Andhra Pradesh. The remnants of the cyclone will also continue to shower on Telangana, Maharashtra and Gujarat till September 30.

Cyclones, during the months between June to September, are quite rare to be seen. Usually, March to May and October to December are bi-annual cyclone seasons in India.

Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed in a statement on September 27, “The system is likely to emerge into northeast Arabian Sea and adjoining Gujarat coast around September 30 evening and there is likelihood for the system to further intensify over northeast Arabian Sea during the subsequent 24 hours.”

Here’s a sneak peek of the after effects of the Cyclone Gulab —
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Water flows at Simhachalam temple

Water flows at Simhachalam temple
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Water flowing at the foot steps to Simhachalam temple in Visakhapatnam’s Gopalapatnam area due to heavy rains caused by Cyclone Gulab.

Heavy rainfall makes sea water muddy

Heavy rainfall makes sea water muddy
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Due to extreme rainfall, the water of Bay of Bengal turned brown (muddy) caused by the cyclone in Visakhapatnam.

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Flooding in different areas of Visakhapatnam

Flooding in different areas of Visakhapatnam
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As the water flooded all over due to continuous rainfall caused by the cyclone, people are seen wading through the water.

A scene from Vizag airport in Visakhapatnam

A scene from Vizag airport in Visakhapatnam
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Due to continuous downpour, the Vizag airport in Visakhapatnam was almost submerged on Monday.

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Traffic due to water logging

Traffic due to water logging
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People face traffic jams in the city due to waterlogging all over the place.