Cyclonic storm hits Arunachal Pradesh, massive damage to buildings

A cyclonic storm accompanied by heavy rain lashed Deomali in Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh causing massive damages to several dwellings and uprooting many trees. The cyclone yesterday also snapped power supply lines and it may take some time to restore electricity, official reports said today. Several roads in and around Deomali have been blocked by the uprooted trees and the local administration and police have swung into action to clear the roads.