China also withdrew oil rig to avoid the typhoon Rammasun coming in the South China Sea that killed at least 27 people in the Philippines.

On Thursday, monsoon covered the entire country two days behind schedule and this active phase is likely to continue for next ten days.

The monsoon remains active over large parts of the country, including the deficit regions of central and northwest India.

The attack began around 0530 IST and was still underway, but no casualties have been reported so far, the ministry said.