Hudhud: Falling trees biggest cause of death, toll rises to 21

October 13, 2014 19:17

Death toll in cyclone-related incidents rises to 21 in Andhra Pradesh, Special Commissioner, State Disaster Management Authority, K Hymavathi says.

Fifteen deaths were reported from Visakhapatnam district, five in Vizianagaram and one in Srikakulam, Hymavathi said.

Advisor (Communications) to Government, Parakala Prabhakar said most of the deaths occurred due to falling of trees on the victims.

Authorities said yesterday the storm had claimed five lives as torrential rains and gale force winds packing a speed of nearly 200 kmph pounded Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts.

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