Cyclone Murasu makes landfall on India's east coast

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Cyclone Murasu made landfall along India's eastern coast on Tuesday, the country's weather department said, the second storm to hit the region in a week as authorities evacuated thousands of people to safety. The back-to-back cyclones have strained local disaster response and put coastal communities at risk from flooding and high winds. India has stepped up evacuation efforts in recent years as extreme weather linked to a warming climate becomes more frequent.

Why it matters：Back-to-back cyclones test India's disaster preparedness and show how extreme weather is raising risks for densely populated coastal regions.

Key points

  • Cyclone Murasu made landfall on India's east coast on Tuesday.
  • It is the second storm to hit the region in a week.
  • Thousands of people were evacuated.

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