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Cyclone Arnab forces 100,000 evacuations in India

Cyclone Arnab made landfall on India's southeastern coast, prompting the evacuation of approximately 100,000 people. The storm struck Andhra Pradesh as a "very severe cyclonic storm" with wind speeds reaching up to 150 km/h. Authorities are warning of widespread damage, and a significant storm surge is expected to inundate low-lying coastal areas. AI

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Cyclone Arnab forces 100,000 evacuations in India

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    100,000 evacuated in India as Cyclone Arnab makes landfall on southeast coast

    Ferocious winds and torrential rain lashed India’s southeastern coast as Cyclone Arnab made landfall on Wednesday, forcing nearly 100,000 people to evacuate their homes in two states, authorities said. Arnab hit Andhra Pradesh as a “very severe cyclonic storm”, with winds of 125-…