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India: Tropical Cyclone: 2016/12/12 Country Information on DRR

Period 2016/12/12
Country or District India
Event Type Tropical Cyclone
Outline Cyclone Vardah hit the southeast coast of India on 12 December 2016. At least four people were killed and authorities moved tens of thousands of people from low-lying areas.
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Human Impact Physical Impact Others

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Reuters 2016/12/12
Strong wind of up to 140 kph (87 mph) battered the densely populated coast, uprooting trees and bringing down electricity pylons.

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International Charter 2016/12/12
Cyclone in India