Maximum sustained wind speeds of over 130 km/h were recorded, and the storm has caused severe damage to parts of the city of Chennai. Images on Social Media showed cars being lifted up by the strong winds. Over 4,000 trees have been uprooted, power lines downed and buildings damaged. Areas have seen power cuts and over 300 roads have been blocked throughout Chennai city.
Cars floating on air... The mighty fury of #cyclonevardah pic.twitter.com/x2URayyCuV
— Ajay Rajagopal (@Jaitwits) December 12, 2016
Flight operations at Chennai airport were suspended, as were train services in the city. Both have since resumed.
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