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India: Tropical Cyclone: 2011/12/30 Country Information on DRR

Period 2011/12/30
Country or District India
Event Type Tropical Cyclone
Outline Cyclone Thane hit Tamil Nadu state, India on 30 December with winds of up to 135 kmph and tidal surges of up to 5 feet. At least 33 people died .
Summary
Human Impact Physical Impact Others

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Government of India 2012/01/03
The death toll increased to 47. More than 18,000 in Cuddalore and Puducherry continued to be sheltered in government buildings.

Reuters 2011/12/31
About 6,000 coastal villagers were forced to seek safety in relief shelters.

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OCHA 2011/12/30
India: Cyclone Thane (as of 30 Dec 2011)