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Cyclone leaves trail of destruction in India as thousands evacuated

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Cyclone Arnab caused significant damage to India's eastern coast on Wednesday, with more than 180,000 residents being evacuated ahead of the storm's arrival. The cyclone brought strong winds and heavy rainfall, resulting in widespread destruction in the affected regions.
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As of October 28, Cyclone Arnab made landfall on India's southeastern coast, primarily affecting Andhra Pradesh, with wind speeds reaching up to 135 km/h (84 mph) and gusts of 150 km/h. The storm led to the evacuation of over 180,000 people in both Andhra Pradesh and neighboring Odisha states. By October 29, at least three deaths were reported due to the cyclone's impact, which also caused extensive damage including downed trees and power outages. Torrential rains up to 30 centimeters (12 inches) were recorded, posing a risk of flash floods in low-lying coastal areas. The India Meteorological Department warned of potential widespread destruction and advised residents to remain vigilant as the storm weakened but continued to affect inland regions.

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📰 Cyclone Arnab Hits India Coast
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Cyclone Arnab India

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More than 180,000 people were evacuated before fierce wind and rain made landfall on Wednesday.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-30
2026-10-30 · Al Jazeera
Cyclone leaves trail of destruction in India as thousands evacuated · assertive framing

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Cyclone leaves trail of destruction in India as thousands evacuated asserted
thousands → leave → India
Cyclone Arnab has left a trail of destruction along India’s eastern coast. asserted
Arnab → leave → coast
More than 180,000 people were evacuated before fierce wind and rain made landfall on Wednesday. asserted
wind → evacuate → Wednesday
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