Economic consequences of the cyclone unfurled. Strong winds and heavy rainfall shook and knocked out a small bridge near the Bhavanipar village of Bhuj. Trains and flights were cancelled. The ravaging cyclonic storm damaged 5,120 electricity poles. Electricity snapped off in 4,600 villages. Yet almost immediately, the power supply has been restored in 3,580 villages. The remaining villages are due to have their power supplies restored by 20 June.

Also interesting is that shops and business establishments in Gujarat’s Kutch district have already bounced back to near-normal service, opening their doors as the electricity was restored.

Many trees were also uprooted by the cyclone - nearly 600 of them. The resulting road blockages are now being cleared to facilitate movement. The quantum of damage is unavoidable. Still, there was preparedness for the storm.

The Dwarkadhish Temple in Devbhumi, Dwarka had closed due to the cyclone. It has since reopened and...