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Which one of the following tropical cyclones wreaked havoc in Orissa in April-May 2019?
Question

Which one of the following tropical cyclones wreaked havoc in Orissa in April-May 2019?

A.

Cyclone Lorni

B.

Cyclone Fani

C.

Cyclone Ockhi

D.

Cyclone Mona

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Cyclone Fani.
Explanation:
● Cyclone Fani was an extremely severe cyclonic storm that made landfall on the Odisha coast in May 2019.
● It was one of the strongest tropical cyclones ever recorded in the state.
Information Booster:
● The name "Fani" (pronounced 'Foni') was suggested by Bangladesh and means "Snake" or "Hood of a snake."
● Effective evacuation by the Odisha government saved thousands of lives despite massive infrastructural damage.
Additional Knowledge:
● Cyclone Ockhi – A strong cyclone that hit the coasts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu in 2017.

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