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Cyclone Fani Slams Indian Coast, Forcing Millions To Evacuate

Authorities predicted "total destruction" of many homes. The cyclone made landfall early Friday morning, and at least two people have reportedly been killed by the powerful storm.
Crowds of people evacuated eastern India ahead of a major cyclone packing strong winds and torrential rains.

India's eastern coast has been pounded by Cyclone Fani, an "extremely severe" storm that has torn the roofs off houses and forced millions of people to evacuate. It has also reportedly killed at least two people.

The cyclone's effects were felt more than 500 miles away, on Mt. Everest.

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