Cyclone leaves a trail of misery, destruction and destitution

Pushed by the cyclonic storm, the sea heaved higher and higher, and whipped up mist, and taunted the sturdy breakwaters that secure Nagapattinam port on Wednesday. On land, lashing rain and stormy wind - that persisted since Monday and lasted till Wednesday evening - made life sticky for destitute humans and animals – all left at the mercy of cyclone Nilam and their ability to survive through it all.