A recent industrial oil spill and nearby flooding are thought to have brought the bizarre Blue Sea Dragons and Blue Buttons to the surface.
The creatures usually live in deep oceanic waters, but cyclone Michaung's heavy rains and flooding may have contributed to them surfacing.
Residents nearby have been warned not to touch the venomous animals, which are similar to jellyfish.
Comment: Note: Video below was taken further south near the town of Karaikal at a different beach.
Comment: On the same day 2 teenagers were hit and killed by a strike in Zambia.