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 and destroying the entire town of Dhanushkodi.  ''
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