The state of Odisha had closed schools, suspended flights until the morning of Oct 25.
BHUBANESWAR, India - A severe cyclonic storm pounded India's eastern coast on Oct 25, uprooting trees, snapping power lines and inundating some areas, authorities said, adding that no deaths or injuries were reported.
"We don't have any reports of damage to life or property, only damage to trees. Power in the affected area will be restored by late afternoon," said Mr Dilip Routrai, administrative chief of the region where the cyclone made landfall.
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