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Cyclone Nisha floods the Cauvery delta

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Cyclone Nisha floods the Cauvery delta
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Cyclonic Storm Nisha made landfall in Tamil Nadu, bringing record rain to Orathanadu and killing at least 189 people in the state.

Cyclonic Storm Nisha formed over Sri Lanka in late November 2008 and made landfall in Tamil Nadu early on 27 November. It brought extreme rainfall: Orathanadu in Thanjavur district recorded over 660 mm in 24 hours, breaking a 65-year state record, and about 1,280 mm over four days. At least 189 people were killed by rain and floods in Tamil Nadu. Damage in India was estimated at about 3,789 crore rupees.

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