Cyclone coming from the Bay of Bengal, which is a major body of water between India on its left, Bangladesh to the north, and Burma to the east, given name Phailin, is reported to be headed toward the states in India of Orissa and Andhra Pradesh. The two states sit on the east of India, just north and south of one another.
Reports say thousands are being evacuated. Cyclone schedule, looks to hit the two states mentioned region on Saturday, that is, the preparations are for tomorrow which is October 12, 2013.
Severity is what it will be when it hits for mercy or for worse.
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Sources:
Original AP story
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/eastern-india-braces-impact-major-cyclone-20538504
yahoo.com
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