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India· DelhiCyclone Arnab Prompts Evacuations in Eastern India
Authorities have ordered evacuations for nearly 100,000 people in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha as Cyclone Arnab is forecast to make landfall.
Background
India's eastern coastline is frequently impacted by cyclones originating in the Bay of Bengal, particularly during the monsoon season. These weather events often necessitate large-scale evacuations and preparedness measures by state and national disaster response agencies to mitigate risks to coastal communities.
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Cyclone Arnab Prompts Mass Evacuations in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
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Authorities are ordering mass evacuations in anticipation of Cyclone Arnab's landfall.
Cyclone Arnab Prompts Evacuations in Eastern India
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Indian authorities are ordering widespread evacuations ahead of a severe cyclonic storm, with warnings also issued for neighboring Nepal and Sri Lanka.
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