Cyclone Fani makes landfall in India

India’s meteorological department says Cyclone Fani has slammed into the country’s eastern coastline.

Heavy rains are reported in the eastern state of Orissa, which is directly in the path of the storm.

The tourist town of Puri and neighbouring areas are experiencing winds with a speed of 175 kilometres per hour which may go up to 200 kilometres per hour.

Official say there are no casualties.

More than a million people have been evacuated from Orissa and moved to shelters while neighboring state have also been put on high alert.