What are the adverse effects of a cyclone?
Cyclones have several adverse effects: (1) Strong winds damage houses, trees, and infrastructure, (2) Heavy rainfall causes flooding in coastal areas, (3) Lives of people, animals, and trees are adversely affected, (4) Fishing activities and livelihoods are disrupted, (5) Power supply and communication systems are damaged, (6) Coastal regions face destruction of property and displacement of people.
Explanation
The chapter states that people living in coastal regions face several difficulties. Chandni shared that strong winds and cyclones hit the coastal regions of Odisha quite often. It affects the lives of people, animals, and trees adversely. The Government of Odisha has won awards for saving people during cyclones through early warnings, advance preparations, and effective management.