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Do you know Andhra is Disaster Prone State of India? |
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Andhra Pradesh is the most Disaster prone area in terms of drought, floods, cyclones and fire. It is the fifth largest state in India, in terms of both population and area. Spread over 2.75 lakh sq km, it comprises 8.4 per cent of the country's total geographic area. It has a long coastline stretching approximately 1,030 km, and an equally long history of cyclones. It is battered by at least one cyclone per year. The coastline districts are normally affected by cyclones and floods, whereas the western and northern parts of Andhra Pradesh often experience severe drought conditions.
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