Explanation:

Let's unravel the correct sequence of the sentences:

- B. Prashant had gone to Ersama, a coastal town in Odisha, to spend the day with a friend.

- This sets the scene. It introduces Prashant's location and gives context.

- A. Suddenly in the evening, a dark and menacing storm quickly gathered.

- The storm's sudden appearance follows naturally from the setup.

- D. Winds beat against the houses with a fury never witnessed before.

- This describes the immediate impact of the storm.

- C. The destruction wrought by the storm continued for the next 36 hours, although the wind speed reduced.

- It concludes by describing the aftermath and duration.

- Option 2: BADC correctly arranges the sentences.