At least 16 people died in India and Bangladesh, hit by Tropical Cyclone Remal. Bangladeshi climate expert Liakath Ali stated that the waters have risen in many places and strained the drainage systems and said, “Many people are stranded. It will be another long night when millions of people will be without electricity or shelter. People have no idea how much damage their homes, lands and animals have suffered.” ” said.
TEN THOUSANDS OF HOUSES WERE DESTROYED
While at least 10 people lost their lives in Bangladesh, approximately 35 thousand houses were destroyed and 115 thousand houses were partially damaged.
In India, 6 people died, 4 of whom were electrocuted, while 1,200 electric poles and 52 trees fell. Authorities announced that approximately 1 million people took shelter in shelters in both countries, approximately 800 thousand in Bangladesh and approximately 110 thousand in India.
SPEED REACHED 135 KILOMETERS
UNICEF Bangladesh Representative Sheldon Yett said that more than 8.4 million people, including 3.2 million children, are at risk of health, nutrition, sanitation and security.
The cyclone, whose wind speed reached 135 kilometers per hour, made landfall late yesterday, passing around Mongla Port in southern Bangladesh and the Sagar Islands in West Bengal, India. (UAV)
