Tag: Cyclone Phethai
Stranded tourists on Andaman islands being moved to safety
Three Indian Coast Guard Vessel today brought back 308 tourists, including 83 foreign nationals from Havelock Island to Port Blair. The tourists had been stranded for the last two days due to the inclement weather following formation of Cyclone Phethai. According to Met office sources, a deep depression that developed to the west of Andamans on Friday had made it difficult for ships to sail, leaving thousands of tourists marooned on the two islands, which are about 30-40 nautical miles away from the capital city. On Saturday, nearly 1,100 tourists were ferried safely to Port Blair from Havelock. Also, 135 ... Read more