Cyclone Hudhud leaves a trail of devastation in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam is struggling to find its feet after cyclone Hudhud brought the city to its knees on Monday (October 13), creating havoc and leaving complete devastation in its wake. The Visakhapatnam airport lies in ruins after being hit by cyclone Hudhud. (Source: PTI)

Cyclone Hudhud seems to have literally ripped through the Visakhapatnam airport, brining the air services to a grinding halt. (Source: PTI)

The airport is covered with rubble as the ceiling gave way due to the impact of the strong winds. (Source: PTI)

Visakhapatnam airport is said to have a large amount of water accumulated at its front. (Source: PTI)

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu visits the cyclone-affected areas in Visakhapatnam. (Source: PTI)

The cyclone-affected areas have no power, no water, no fuel and no essential commodities, even 24 hours after being hit by Hudhud. (Source: PTI)

The NH-9 and state highways are not yet fully open as fire and emergency, municipal and NDRF teams struggled to clear fallen trees and poles. (Source: PTI)

Seen here, Odisha Fire service personnel cut an uprooted tree to clear the Jeypore- Malkangiri road near Baipariguda in Koraput district on Monday. (Source: PTI)

A collapsed puja pandal at Baipariguda in Koraput district on Monday. (Source: PTI)

People are forced to move out of their homes as they set up temporary shelters on the street. (Source: PTI)

A group of people cook meals in the open. (Source: PTI)

Without power, fuel outlets remained closed affecting transport. Officials declared it risky to restore power, evening partial areas. (Source: PTI)

A damaged electric pole threatens to fall across the road. (Source: PTI)

The working class found their offices in a mess on Monday, after Hudhud cyclone ravaged the city. (Source: PTI)

Hotels, corporates, fuel outlets, airport, railways and IT companies have all been severely affected. (Source: PTI)

The state government is struggling to get a grip on the situation and hundreds of officials have been sent into the affected areas to assess the damage. (Source: PTI)