Cyclone Titli tore into coastal areas of Orissa and Andhra Pradesh states with winds of up to 150km/h (93mph). About 300,000 people have been evacuated from low-lying districts in Orissa.
The Cyclone Titli, that hit Andhra and some parts of Odisha last year was named by Pakistan. India also has suggested many names including Agni, Akash, Bijli, Jal, Lehar, Megh, Sagar and Vayu.
Over the past few years, we have come across the names of some tropical cyclones like Hudhud, Titli, Phethai, Fani, Vayu and Amphan. Now, Cyclone Nisarga is set to hit India’s western coast.
The super cyclone of 1999 had hit the state on October 29, leaving behind an unprecedented trail of devastation still fresh in memory. Others such as Phalini (2013), Hudhud (2014) and Titli (2018 ...