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The streets of Odisha state capital Bhubaneswar lie deserted as Indian authorities race to complete the evacuation of more than one million people out of the path of an extreme cyclone heading towards the Bay of Bengal coast with winds of up to 200 kilometers (125 miles) per hour. IMAGES
Cyclone Fani, one of the biggest storms to come off the Indian Ocean in recent years, makes landfall in eastern India. IMAGES
People stand on a beach in Puri before Cyclone Fani hits India's Odisha state, which is expected to make a landfall in the state and barrel northeastwards towards Bangladesh on a pathway that is home to more than 100 million people, according to the Indian weather service. IMAGES
Wind and rain build up on the coast of the Indian city of Puri facing the Bay of Bengal. Nearly 800,000 people in eastern India have been evacuated from the expected path of Cyclone Fani which packs winds up to 200 kilometres (125 miles) per hour and torrential rains. IMAGES
India's coastal town of Bakkhali is hit by strong winds and rains as Cyclone Remal makes landfall in West Bengal. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.