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What are the destructions caused by cyclones?
What are the destructions caused by cyclones?
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A Loss of life and property
B Heavy and prolonged rains due to cyclones may cause river floods
C Floods and coastal inundation due to storm surges pollute drinking water sources
D Epidemics due to polluted water
The various destructions caused by cyclones are:
1) Very strong winds may damage installations, dwellings, communication systems, trees, etc. resulting in loss of life and property.
2) Heavy and prolonged rains due to cyclones may cause river floods and submergence of low lying areas causing loss of life and property.
3) Floods and coastal inundation due to storm surges pollute drinking water sources causing an outbreak of epidemics.
A Loss of life and property
B Heavy and prolonged rains due to cyclones may cause river floods
C Floods and coastal inundation due to storm surges pollute drinking water sources
D Epidemics due to polluted water
The various destructions caused by cyclones are:
1) Very strong winds may damage installations, dwellings, communication systems, trees, etc. resulting in loss of life and property.
2) Heavy and prolonged rains due to cyclones may cause river floods and submergence of low lying areas causing loss of life and property.
3) Floods and coastal inundation due to storm surges pollute drinking water sources causing an outbreak of epidemics.
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