Super Cyclone Amphan Hits India and Bangladesh

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] The 'super cyclone' Amphan has struck India and Bangladesh, causing massive damage.

On the 21st, CNN reported that an official from the West Bengal disaster authorities said, "West Bengal has been pulverized by Amphan," adding that "large trees were uprooted." Amphan is the strongest typhoon since Cyclone Orissa hit Odisha state in India in October 1999.

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Amphan, which struck between West Bengal in India and Bangladesh, had the strongest power since Cyclone Orissa hit Odisha state in India in October 1999. Although the cyclone weakened after making landfall, it brought strong winds with a maximum speed of 185 km/h (51 m/s).

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In Bengal and other areas, Amphan was mentioned as a greater threat than the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19). According to Indian media, 2.2 million residents in Bangladesh and 500,000 residents in India have evacuated. India and Bangladesh have reported at least 12 and 8 deaths respectively. However, some analyses suggest that the death toll will be more accurately known after residents who evacuated return.

Heavy rain damage is also reported to be significant. Disaster authorities in India and other areas are unable to access some affected regions due to the heavy rain.

India's meteorological authorities forecast that "the cyclone will gradually weaken as it moves northeast."

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