Cyclone expected to hit Odisha coast soon

New Delhi: Landfall process of Cyclone Fani has begun and it is likely to last for another three hours as per the Indian Meteorogical Department.

Cyclone Fani was nearly 65 kilometres from Gopalpur and 80 kilometres from Puri at 5.30 am, the IMD said.

The Cyclone Warning Division of the India Meteorological Department said the wind speed of the Extremely Severe Cyclone Fani could reach 200-230 kilometres when it makes the landfall.

The cyclone is moving at a speed of 16 kilometres per hour, the IMD said.