Cyclone leaves trail of destruction in India as thousands evacuated
· India · Al Jazeera, Times of India
Cyclone Arnab made landfall on India's eastern coast on Wednesday, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Over 180,000 people were evacuated ahead of the storm's arrival as fierce winds and heavy rain battered the region. The cyclone's impact underscores the vulnerability of India's coastal infrastructure to extreme weather events. Authorities continue to assess the full extent of damage to property and agriculture in the affected zones.
Why it matters
Thousands of displaced residents face uncertainty over shelter and recovery as essential services are disrupted across the storm-hit eastern coastline.
Read the original report — Al Jazeera
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