In photos: Cyclone Tauktae's trail of destruction

Cyclone Tauktae, which passed close to the coast of Gujarat on Monday night, weakened into a severe cyclonic storm on Tuesday morning. As heavy rains, winds lashed many states on the western coast, here is a look at the trail of destruction caused by the storm.

A crane lifts a fallen tree after strong winds caused by Cyclone Tauktae in Mumbai.

Rescue operations by the Indian Navy in Mumbai after Cyclone Tauktae hit the west coast of India.

Debris of a compound wall which collapsed due to Cyclone Tauktae at Vasant Vihar in Thane.

NDRF personnel clear a fallen tree from a road as they carry out restoration works following the landfall process of Cyclone Tauktae in Gujarat.

Personnel from the Indian Navy help the injured to board an ambulance for medical attention in Mumbai after Cyclone Tauktae.

Debris of a compound wall which collapsed due to Cyclone Tauktae at Vasant Vihar in Thane.

Strong sea waves near the Gateway of India as cyclone Tauktae approaches.

Strong sea waves lash the Gateway of India due to cyclone Tauktae.

An uprooted tree is seen fallen on a car after strong winds caused by Cyclone Tauktae in Mumbai.