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Cyclone Arnab Hits India's East Coast

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Cyclone Arnab reached the east coast of India on October 28. A cyclone is a large storm with strong winds and rain. Arnab hit Andhra Pradesh after forming over the Bay of Bengal.

Before the storm arrived, officials moved tens of thousands of people away from dangerous coastal areas. The storm damaged homes and crops and brought down trees. NASA said it also disrupted power and transport.

Source: NASA Earth Observatory, 2026-10-29. https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/arnab-strikes-india/

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1. Where did Cyclone Arnab form?

   1. Over the Bay of Bengal
   2. Over the Arabian Sea
   3. Over the Mediterranean Sea

2. What did officials do before the storm arrived?

   1. Moved tens of thousands of people away from dangerous coastal areas
   2. Waited until the storm passed before moving people
   3. Moved everyone back to the coast

Your turn

Where did the storm form, and what did officials do before it arrived?

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