Yanam, Oct. 28 -- National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel are carrying out clearance operations in Yanam after strong winds associated with Cyclone Arnab uprooted several trees and electricity poles, damaged houses and disrupted movement in the region, with rescue teams working to clear fallen trees and debris.

NDRF Commander Eswar Rao Gade said a large banyan tree had fallen on a house and the team was working to remove it. He confirmed that no casualties had been reported and that residents had been rescued before the team's arrival.

"Following the storm that struck last night, a large banyan tree has fallen; we are here to clear it. Wind speeds exceeded 100 km/h, causing many trees to fall. Several houses, this one and thre...