President Devisingh has expressed condolences to ` ` bereaved families '' of 27 victims by storm . Amuthavalli , the district 's top official who goes by a single name , told CNN that some people lost their lives when walls collapsed or downed power lines caused electrocution . She also wishes a ` ` speedy recovery '' to those injured by Cyclone Thane . Electrocution was to blame for some of the deaths , an official said .
President Devisingh has expressed condolences to ` ` bereaved families '' of 27 victims by storm . She also wishes a ` ` speedy recovery '' to those injured by Cyclone Thane . Electrocution was to blame for some of the deaths , an official said .