Cyclone Remal kills 20 in Bangladesh and India, millions without power
At least 20 people have lost their lives as a cyclone remal struck coastal regions of India and southern Bangladesh. The area experienced intense winds of 111 km/h, heavy rainfall, and tidal surges, resulting in extensive flooding in low-lying regions.
Nearly a million residents were evacuated when Cyclone Remal hit on Sunday evening.
Local authorities reported that around 8.4 million people were in the cyclone's path, including 3.6 million children.
The storm moved through the Bangladeshi port of Mongla and the Sagar Islands in West Bengal, India, on Sunday, losing strength by the next day.
Bangladesh's Disaster Minister, Mohibbur Rahman, informed the media that at least 10 individuals died due to the cyclone. The causes of death included drowning and being crushed by collapsing structures.
'Approximately 3.75 million people have been affected.. 35,483 homes were destroyed by the cyclone, and another 115,992 homes were damaged,' Rahman stated. In India, Sumit Gupta, a senior official in the West Bengal state government, confirmed the deaths of at least six civilians, including three who were electrocuted.
The cyclone caused extensive damage, destroying thousands of homes, uprooting trees, and damaging power lines. Strong winds tore the roofs off some tin and thatched houses, while mud huts were flattened.
Bangladesh remains one of the most vulnerable countries to the impacts of climate change, frequently experiencing severe weather events ranging from heatwaves to flooding.
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