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Key Points

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The storm crossed the shore between Kalingapatnam and Polaki around midnight.

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Wind speeds reached up to 75 kilometers per hour.

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More than 100 millimetres of rain fell in many places within 24 hours.

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National and State Disaster Response Forces deployed five and four teams respectively.

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The chief minister held a video call with district officials to coordinate relief.

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Summary

It caused very heavy rain and strong winds, especially in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, and Visakhapatnam.

Roads in low‑lying places were flooded, so travel became difficult.

The state’s disaster management team sent rescue groups to help people and keep schools closed.

Officials asked everyone to stay alert for the next two days.

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New Words to Learn

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low‑pressure weather system
a big area of air that is lighter, which brings clouds, rain and wind
kilometers per hour
how fast something moves, measured in kilometres each hour
millimetres
tiny units used to measure how much rain falls
video call
talking to someone on a screen using a computer or phone
district officials
people who run a small part of the state, like mayors
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