An intense cyclone, named Remal, slammed into the low-lying coast of Bangladesh on Sunday, forcing nearly a million residents to seek refuge in concrete storm shelters. The powerful storm brought howling gales and crashing waves, prompting mass evacuations inland to escape the severe weather conditions.
Azizur Rahman, director at the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, stated, \"The severe Cyclone Remal has started crossing the Bangladesh coast,\" highlighting the relentless nature of the storm. He added that the tempest could continue to batter the coast until at least the early hours of Monday morning.
Current wind speeds have peaked at 90 kilometers per hour, but forecasters warn that the gusts could accelerate to up to 130 kilometers per hour. Heavy rain and strong winds from Cyclone Remal are also impacting neighboring India, exacerbating the region's vulnerability to the severe weather event.
In response to the escalating threat, authorities have raised the danger signal to its highest level, urging residents to stay vigilant and adhere to safety guidelines.
Reference(s):
Cyclone hits Bangladesh as nearly a million flee inland for shelter
cgtn.com
