Summary
Local officials asked everyone to stay prepared, but the rain was gentle.
The hills could have landslides, so some people stayed in safe shelters.
Over 160,000 people were moved to safer areas, and teams are ready for more rain.
Key Points
4 points1
Cyclone Murasu landed on the Andhra Pradesh coast.
2
Southern districts of Odisha received light rain.
3
Authorities kept a close watch for strong winds and landslides.
4
More than 160,000 people were relocated to safe locations.
New Words to Learn
6 wordscyclone
a huge storm with very strong wind and rain
landfall
when a storm moves from the sea onto land
district
a part of a state that has its own local leaders
landslide
when soil and rocks slide down a slope
shelter
a safe place to stay during bad weather
gusty
wind that blows in short, strong bursts
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