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Cyclone Shakti makes landfall in Odisha
Summary
Cyclone Shakti, a very severe cyclonic storm, made landfall near Puri in Odisha with wind speeds of 130 kmph. IMD issued a red alert for 6 coastal districts; NDRF teams were pre-deployed.
Key TakeawayIMD classifies cyclones based on wind speed: Very Severe = 89-117 kmph; Extremely Severe = 118-167 kmph.
Key Points
- Cyclone Shakti made landfall near Puri, Odisha.
- Wind speeds of 130 kmph — Extremely Severe category.
- Red alert for 6 coastal districts.
- 5 lakh people evacuated ahead of landfall.
Key Facts
- Category
- Very Severe
- Wind Speed
- 130 kmph
- Landfall
- Puri, Odisha
- Evacuated
- 5 Lakh
Why it matters?
Cyclones in the Bay of Bengal impact millions and test India's disaster preparedness infrastructure.