Tropical Storm Gaja Kills 33, More than 80,000 Evacuated (PHOTOS)

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Tropical Cyclone Gaja hit the southeastern coast of India Friday, killing 33 and forcing more than 80,000 evacuations.

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In this grab made from video provided by KK Productions, a man chops branches from a tree to clear a road after a cyclone struck Cuddalore, in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Friday, Nov. 16, 2018. A cyclone hit the coast of southern India on Friday, killing more than 10 people and damaging homes after more than 80,000 residents were evacuated. (KK Production via AP)

Tropical Cyclone Gaja hit the southeastern coast of India Friday. More than 80,000 residents were evacuated and residents living in low-lying areas were moved into more than 470 relief centers across six districts.

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With the storm came heavy rains and winds of 55 miles per hour, according to Narendra Kumar, an official of the National Disaster Response Force.

The Times of India reported that the storm claimed 33 lives. Many of the deaths caused by wall collapses, downed trees and electrocution, said NDRF official Umesh, who uses one name.

The storm is expected to lose strength as it moves through the rest of southern India through Friday. Imminent threats include strong winds, flooding rain and mudslides. Rainfall is forecasted to total 3 to 5 inches, with up to 8 inches locally.

Tropical Cyclone Gaja hit the southeastern coast of India Friday, killing 33 and forcing more than 80,000 evacuations.

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