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Srikakulam: Srikakulam, which has a long history of facing cyclones, appears to have been blind-sided, going by the devastation wrought by cyclone Titli last week. Some were reluctant to go to the cyclone shelters because they were far away. “The people who live in huts agreed to go to the 15 cyclone shelters in the 11 mandals. “In Titli’s case, Odisha reported more damage than Srikakulam despite the fact that the cyclone made landfall in the district. All failed to predict the severity of Titli, which led to an estimated damage of Rs 3,466 crore,” the official said..