Violent winds and torrential rains swept across eastern India Wednesday, a week after a cyclone hit the coast, forcing the authorities to evacuate more than 1.2 million people.

Many experts say that the frequency and intensity of storms in the waters in the northern Indian Ocean is increasing under the influence of global warming and water temperature.

Last week, Typhoon Tauktay, the first major tropical storm to hit India this season, killed at least 155 people.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said that cyclone ‘Yaas’ made landfall and warned that waves would rise above the roofs of houses in some areas.

Some coastal areas witnessed winds of up to 155 km per hour and heavy rains.

"We have been witnessing heavy rain and strong winds since last night," said a resident of the Balasore area.

"Many trees were uprooted. The cyclone caused electrical cables to separate," he added.

Two people were killed by electric shock following the cyclone in one of West Bengal districts, according to authorities.