Cyclon Nivar causes a gold rush in Andhra Pradesh's Uppada
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A new fortune
Cyclonic storm Nivar caused considerable damage, but it also seems to have brought a new fortune to Uppada, a tiny costal village in East Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh.
The people of Uppada found gold fillings along with small beads of gold scattered on the beach, according to a report by Times of India.
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The people of Uppada found gold fillings along with small beads of gold scattered on the beach, according to a report by Times of India.
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Gold rush
Hundreds of people rushed for gold to Uppada to try their luck. Locals told Times of India that about 50 people got gold worth about Rs 3,500 each.
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Unknown reason
The real reason behind the landing of the gold beads at the beach is not yet ascertained.
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Probable reason
According to local police, there were two incidents of temples crumbling recently due to sea erosion.
About a year ago, an ancient house also collapsed under the impact of cyclone, near Uppada. The house exposed a huge treasure of ancient coins.
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About a year ago, an ancient house also collapsed under the impact of cyclone, near Uppada. The house exposed a huge treasure of ancient coins.
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Sea erosion
In the last 20 years, about 150 acres of land has been lost to sea erosion.
The state government has proposed to construct a retaining wall along the sea at Uppada to arrest erosion.
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The state government has proposed to construct a retaining wall along the sea at Uppada to arrest erosion.
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