Sunday, October 13, 2013




Cyclone Phailin weakens after pounding India




India's strongest storm in 14 years left a trail of destruction along the country's east coast Sunday, but little loss of life was reported after close to a million people took refuge in shelters.
Cyclone Phailin was expected to dissipate within 36 hours, losing momentum as it headed inland after making landfall on Saturday from the Bay of Bengal, bringing winds of more than 125 mph to rip up homes and tear down trees.
At least 3 people were confirmed dead in the destruction, but that number is expected to rise.
The cyclone was one of three major storms over Asia on Sunday. The smaller Typhoon Nari was approaching Vietnam and Typhoon Wipha loomed over the Pacific.

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