Community | November 15, 2007 | 2 comments

Hundreds Killed as Cyclone Hits Bangladesh

source: http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/11/14/bangladesh.cyclone.ap/index.html

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Cyclone Sidr brings with it winds up to 149 mph, heavy rain, and huge waves. Thousands have fled inland.
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    • At least 242 people are dead and officials report fears for more. 150mph winds swept through the region, leveling homes and forcing evacuation of 650,000 people.

    • 4 years ago
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    • As the storm weakens, the extent of damage is being assessed.
      "Some are thought to have been killed as falling trees flattened fragile houses. In one case, an elderly man drowned when a small boat capsized, the AFP news agency reported."

    • 4 years ago
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