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Ferocious winds and heavy rain hit India’s southeastern coast after Cyclone Arnab made landfall, resulting in at least three deaths. The cyclone struck Andhra Pradesh state on Wednesday with wind speeds of 125-135km/h (77-84mph) and gusts up to 150km/h, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Rainfall reached as high as 30 centimeters (nearly 12 inches) in parts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Around 50,000 people were evacuated from Andhra Pradesh and another 48,000 from neighboring Odisha to safer areas.
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As of October 28, Cyclone Arnab made landfall on India's southeastern coast, primarily affecting Andhra Pradesh, with wind speeds reaching up to 135 km/h (84 mph) and gusts of 150 km/h. The storm led to the evacuation of over 180,000 people in both Andhra Pradesh and neighboring Odisha states. By October 29, at least three deaths were reported due to the cyclone's impact, which also caused extensive damage including downed trees and power outages. Torrential rains up to 30 centimeters (12 inches) were recorded, posing a risk of flash floods in low-lying coastal areas. The India Meteorological Department warned of potential widespread destruction and advised residents to remain vigilant as the storm weakened but continued to affect inland regions.

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“While both articles discuss Cyclone Arnab hitting southeastern India, Article A reports on the initial landfall and impact without immediate deaths, while Article B mentions at least three people killed after the storm weakened.”
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Cyclone Arnab hit southeastern Andhra Pradesh state on Wednesday as a “very severe cyclonic storm”, with winds of 125-135km/h (77-84mph) and gusts reaching 150km/h in the early hours of Wednesday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said.
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Ferocious winds and torrential rain lashed India’s southeastern coast after a cyclone made landfall, killing at least three people before the storm weakened, officials said. asserted
officials → lash → people
Cyclone Arnab hit southeastern Andhra Pradesh state on Wednesday as a “very severe cyclonic storm”, with winds of 125-135km/h (77-84mph) and gusts reaching 150km/h in the early hours of Wednesday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said. asserted
Department → hit → morning
Torrential rain was recorded, as much as 30 centimetres (nearly 12 inches) in parts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha states, the IMD said, with the storm weakening into a “deep depression” throughout Wednesday afternoon. asserted
storm → record → afternoon
About 50,000 people were told to move to safer areas in Andhra Pradesh and another 48,000 in neighbouring Odisha. asserted
people → tell → Odisha
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