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Cyclone Arnab Damages Homes and Farmland in Eastern India

Authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people before the storm crossed the coast.

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Source: NASA Earth Observatory, 2026-10-29.

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Read and understand · 1/2What does landfall mean in this article?

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A storm reaching land. The second paragraph explains landfall as the point when a storm reaches land.

Clue: Authorities had evacuated tens of thousands of people before landfall, the point when a storm reaches land. NASA reported damage to homes and crops, fallen trees, and disruption to electricity and transport.

Read and understand · 2/2Which effects did NASA report after the storm?

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Damage to homes and crops and disruption to power and transport. NASA reported damage and disruption; the evacuation happened before landfall.

Clue: Authorities had evacuated tens of thousands of people before landfall, the point when a storm reaches land. NASA reported damage to homes and crops, fallen trees, and disruption to electricity and transport.

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Authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people before landfall. The storm damaged homes and crops, brought down trees, and disrupted electricity and transport.

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