
Whirlwind wreaks havoc in Puthur
The Hindu
Houses damaged, trees uprooted, crops destroyed and power supply disrupted
Widespread damage occurred in a whirlwind that wreaked havoc at Puthur area, near Ollur, in Thrissur district in the wee hours on Wednesday. Around ten houses were damaged and many trees were uprooted. Electric lines snapped and power supply was disrupted. No casualties have been reported.More Related News

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