Cyclone Tauktae’s trail of destruction: Atleast 26 dead, scores missing, rescue operations underway

At least 26 bodies have been recovered and 49 people continue to be missing who were on the barge P305 which sank into the Arabian Sea on Monday. The Indian Navy has launched a fresh aerial search and rescue mission on Thursday.

May 20, 2021, 08:50 AM IST

Cyclone Tauktae has left behind a trail of destruction along the west coast. At least 26 bodies have been recovered and 49 people continue to be missing who were on the barge P305 which sank into the Arabian Sea on Monday. The Indian Navy has launched a fresh aerial search and rescue mission on Thursday.

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Army personnel remove uprooted tree in Diu

Army personnel remove an uprooted tree while carrying out relief works in an area hit by Cyclone Tauktae in Diu on Wednesday (May 19, 2021).

Pic Courtesy: PTI

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Aftermath of Cyclone Tauktae

The cyclone's aftermath could be witnessed in Vanakbara, Diu.

Pic Courtesy: Reuters

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NDRF personnel carrying out restoration work

NDRF personnel carry out restoration work

NDRF personnel assist during restoration work in the aftermath of Cyclone Tauktae on Tuesday (May 18).

Pic Courtesy: ANI

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Nature's fury

As Cyclone Tauktae battered the west coast, it also unearthed the garbage dumped in water bodies. Workers removed garbage from the Mahim beach in Mumbai on Wednesday.

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Car damaged by cyclonic storm in Una

The cyclone caused destruction to lives as well as properties.

Pic Courtesy: Reuters

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