Thousands have been evacuated from low-lying areas in Gujarat, India, after six people died from the first reported cyclone of the year.

Officials are saying the cyclone has put further strain on the already difficult COVID-19 vaccination rollout. 

Gujarat Chief Minister, Vijay Rupani, asked officials to ensure that electricity supplies to COVID-19 hospitals and other medical facilities are not disrupted and the supply of oxygen is maintained, however vaccinations have been suspended for the next two days.