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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Arpan Rai

Cyclone Montha mapped: 50,000 evacuated as severe cyclonic storm nears landfall in India

India’s eastern coastal states were on high alert and thousands of people had been moved to safety as a severe cyclonic storm neared landfall on Tuesday, weather officials said.

A red alert for heavy downpour has been issued for Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu as Cyclone Montha lashed India’s eastern coast with strong winds and rains.

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