A large number of huts were also washed away by the waves, while six deaths were reported in the state. On 11 May, two days after the cyclone had hit, the Indian Government launched a massive relief and rescue operation. The Indian Army and Naval helicopters took surveys of areas affected by the cyclone, and also dropped food packets. Although the Indian Government did not request international assistance, the Red Cross provided food, oil, medicines and water tanks for the affected families; the wcc/cicarws issued an appeal for $ (1990 USD) so they could provide immediate needs with World Vision providing $ (1990 USD) for food blankets and utensils.