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Give reasons as to why the delta region of the eastern coast is frequently struck by cyclones.

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The Bay of Bengal is the centre of various pressure changes and hence there is always a chance of development of cyclone.
Due to this, the delta region of the eastern coast is frequently struck by cyclones.

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