Possible track of Cyclone Ockhi

A powerful cyclone has killed at least 16 people across India and Sri Lanka, uprooting trees and cutting power for millions amid warnings on Friday that the storm would intensify.

Disaster officials said nine people were killed in India and seven in neighbouring Sri Lanka, most crushed by trees ripped up by destructive winds raging at 130 kilometres (80 miles) per hour.

Weather forecaster Skymet has issued warning for Lakshadweep and Kerala.

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Here is the possible route the cyclone will take over the weekend: