30- Cyclone Batters India Cyclone 03B hit eastern India yesterday unleashing heavy rain and wind across southern Tamil Nadu. Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated at 80 mph.
Media reports from the region suggest that damage has been extensive.
In addition to downed power lines and flooded roadways at least 47 fishermen remain missing. The cyclone which has been downgraded is expected to slowly cross the country during the next 48 hours. A major snowstorm across the Ukraine Thursday left 2 people dead and 241 injured. Icy conditions contributed to several serious accidents and power outages. More than 4,500 homes remain without power.