At least four people have died in torrential rain and winds as virus-hit India braces for a powerful cyclone, officials said Sunday, with tens of thousands set to be evacuated from their homes.

Four dead as powerful cyclone heads for India

With Gujarat bracing for the approaching cyclonic storm 'Nisarg', the Valsad and Navsari district administrations have started evacuating nearly 20,000 people from 47 villages located close to the state coastline, officials said on Tuesday.

Ahead of cyclone, over 20,000 people to be evacuated from Gujarat districts

Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparedness of state and central agencies concerned to deal with the situation arising out of cyclonic storm 'Vayu'. Watch full video to know more.

Cyclone Vayu: Home Minister Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting to review preparedness