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India: Over 180,000 evacuated on east coast as massive cyclone hits

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Briefings

A 125-km/h cyclone struck India's southeast coast on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, triggering localised flooding and power pole uprooting. At least 180,000 people were evacuated, with Sri Lanka and Nepal also issuing weather warnings. The event occurred during a period of high cyclone activity affecting the region.

Key points

• A 125-kilometer-per-hour cyclone hit the southeastern coast of India on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, causing localised flooding and uprooting of power and communications poles.
• At least 180,000 people have been evacuated from the affected areas.

Context

This cyclone event occurred in the Indian Ocean region, where multiple countries issued weather warnings. The timing coincides with a period of high cyclone activity affecting the southeast coast of India.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the specific event on October 28, 2026, with no data on prior or future cyclone activity. The evacuation figure is a minimum estimate, and the exact number of affected people remains unknown.

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