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Give reason:

Cyclones cause huge loss of life and property.


Cyclones are associated with the high pressure and strong winds. This, in turn, creates storm surges. This causes a rise in seawater level near the coasts.

The strong blowing winds may damage the life and property, dwellings, communication systems, trees, etc. Cyclones also bring heavy rainfall with them for consecutive days or a prolonged period which ultimately results in a flood like situation in the area struck by the cyclone. This results in submergence of low lying areas by rain and causes destruction and loss of life and property.


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