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Cyclone Arnab caused severe flooding in Odisha.

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Indian Navy delivered about 1,800 kg of supplies using helicopters.

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Supplies consisted of 1,400 kg of food and 400 litres of drinking water.

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Coast Guard rescued six individuals from a water‑logged health centre.

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Summary

The Indian Navy’s Sea King and Advanced Light Helicopter flew many missions, dropping food and clean water.

Because roads were underwater, the helicopters could reach people faster than trucks.

The Coast Guard also rescued six people, including two children, from a flooded health centre.

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New Words to Learn

6 words
cyclone
a huge storm with strong winds and rain
flooded
covered with water
water‑logged
full of water, making it hard to move
airlift
moving things or people by airplane or helicopter
sorties
flights made by a plane or helicopter
humanitarian assistance and disaster relief
helping people after a disaster
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