Due to heavy rains, over 800 tourists were stranded at Havelock Islands. A flood-like situation has been created disrupting the normal life in Andaman. After the situation was reported, Navy sent four ships to rescue all the tourists.

While officials said only 800 tourists were stranded, the tour operators said "1200 tourists are stuck. Mobile and Internet connectivity have also been snapped in many areas."

"More than 800 tourists are stranded in Havelock Island," CPRO Defence S S Birdi said.

Indian naval ships Bitra, Bangaram, Kumbhir and LCU 38 were deployed for evacuation. But the evacuation process did not start yet because of "unfavorable conditions".

"The sudden evacuation mission was initiated at the request of the Andaman and Nicobar disaster management, which speculates that a cyclonic storm might strike Havelock, an island about 40 km from the state capital Port Blair", a Navy official said.

"Ships are waiting outside the harbour. Adequate food, fresh water, medicines, and doctors besides divers and local administration personnel being ferried on board to provide succor and relief," the official said.

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BY M. DIVYA SRI