The memorial in Dhanushkodi states that the cyclone storm destroyed the entire town .
`` . [ ] Memorial for Dhanushkodi VictimsA memorial erected near the Dhanushkodi bus stand reads as follows : '' '' A cyclone storm with high velocity winds and high tidal waves hit Dhanushkodi town from 22nd December 1964 midnight to 25th December 1964 evening causing heavy damages.  ''
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