Strong winds and incessant rain under the influence of Cyclone uprooted trees, inundated roads and triggered prolonged power outages across several localities in Visakhapatnam, forcing businesses to shut early and disrupting traffic movement; the city’s green cover suffered extensive damage, while waterlogging on major roads and service lanes added to commuters’ woes; authorities remained on high alert, deploying emergency teams to clear fallen trees, and prevent people from venturing onto beaches and other vulnerable areas