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October 12, 2014

Three killed as Cyclone Hudhud slams into India's east coast
Hyderabad, India (AFP) Oct 12, 2014
Three people were killed Sunday despite a mass evacuation when Cyclone Hudhud slammed into India's east coast with winds of almost 200 kilometres (125 miles) per hour, downing power lines and closing roads and railways. Around 300,000 people living along the coast in the worst-hit state of Andhra Pradesh were evacuated before the storm struck around 11.30 am (0600 GMT) on Sunday. More than 100,000 others had been moved from their homes in neighbouring Orissa state by late afternoon as the storm ... read more

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