Cyclone Fani in India, leaves 16 dead, 160 injured in its aftermath

Odisha, INDIA (Diya TV) — Cyclone Fani, the largest cyclone to hit India in decades, claimed the lives of at least 16 people. 160 others were injured in the cyclone that peaked with wind speeds of 127 mph, the equivalent of a Category 4 hurricane. The United Nations praised India for its early warning systems and evacuation of more than a million people, which helped minimize the loss of life.

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Ravi Kapur & Alejandro Quintana contributed to this report.