Estimated 500,000 Mud Homes Destroyed by PHAILIN

Millions left homeless amid apocalyptic destruction caused by typhoon PHAILIN

At least 235,000 mud-and-thatch homes have been destroyed in Ganjam district, Odisha state alone, the Indian red Cross reported.

The official death toll due to the typhoon stood at 15 people, according to authorities in Odisha state. Most of the victim were reportedly killed under falling trees.

Hindu temple stampede in Madhya Pradesh, India

Meantime, death toll from  climbed to 91 with more than 100 others injured in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, said reports.

“The death toll has risen to 91 and 10 others are in a critical condition,” Deputy Inspector General of Police D.K. Arya told reporters.

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