Download the Microsoft News app now! Cyclone Amphan death toll mounts: 19 fatalities in West Bengal's capital Kolkata alone | Photo Credit: AP Kolkata: As many as 19 people died in Kolkata alone with Cyclone Amphan leaving a trail of destruction in its path when it crossed through two east Indian states West Bengal and Odisha before crossing over into Bangladesh on Wednesday. 22 May 2020. Death Toll From Cyclone Amphan Rises to 82 in India, Bangladesh as Tidal Surge Floods Lowlands. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday (May 21) confirmed the death toll in the state and announced a compensation of ₹2.5 … West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday (May 21) confirmed the death toll in the state and announced a compensation of ₹2.5 … Cyclone Amphan left a “trail of devastation,” said Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of West Bengal. Cyclone Amphan, the equivalent of a category 3 hurricane, was packing sustained winds of up to 170 kilometres (105 miles) per hour with maximum gusts of 190 kph (118 mph) when it crashed ashore. Best deals on hotels and holidays! Ad Booking.com .

The death toll from Cyclone Amphan has risen to 22 with seven more people found dead in Jashore, one of the districts hardest hit by the disaster. She said she had never seen a similar disaster in the state . The total damage is estimated to be in the range of USD 15 billion. At least 72 people were killed in West Bengal and two in Odisha after cyclone Amphan ripped through the eastern coast on May 20. Death Toll From Cyclone Amphan Rises to 82 in India, Bangladesh as Tidal Surge Floods Lowlands A bus is crushed by a tree blown over by Cyclone Amphan in Kolkata, India on May 21, 2020, in this still image from a video. 22 May 2020. Energy ministry officials said around 20 million electricity connections, out of total 36.4 million across the country, were severed as the cyclone hit.

Cyclone Amphan Death toll due to Cyclone Amphan rises to 80 in West Bengal, 19 die in Kolkata alone. Cyclone Amphan: Death toll rises to 31. Personal Histories Behind the Headlines of Modern Myanmar. Death toll due to cyclone 'Amphan' in West Bengal now 98: Mamata Mamata Banerjee said that the kin of each of those killed in the cyclone will get Rs 2.5 lakh each while those badly injured and others with minor injuries will get Rs 50,000 and Rs 25,000, respectively.

Malaysia Confirms More Coronavirus Cases at Migrant Detention Center. According to our reports from districts, the death count at the hands of the cyclone stands at 26. 22 May 2020.

Cyclone Amphan: Death toll rises to 31 The New Nation . Amphan, a Thai word for “sky,” flattened houses, uprooted trees and left millions without power, according to multiple media reports. Among the reported deaths, the authorities revealed that 10 people had died in Bangladesh, and at least 73 in India, 15 in Kolkata alone. At least 72 people were killed in West Bengal and two in Odisha after cyclone Amphan ripped through the eastern coast on May 20. By June 1, the cyclone’s death toll exceeded 100. Two others went missing in Bogra boat capsize during the cyclone. 22 May 2020. Cyclone Amphan’s death toll crosses 100, citizens protest over lack of facilities. China Says 2020 Defense … Meanwhile, the death toll from Cyclone Amphan has risen to 22 with more people found dead in Jashore, one of the … Stay informed and up to date. That loss of life was far less than in previous cyclones, however, and government leaders pointed to improved forecasting and evacuation procedures. China Scraps GDP Target, Vows Spending as Virus Overshadows Parliament . The severe cyclonic storm Amphan has left a trail of destruction in its wake over Bangladesh, claiming at least 26 lives.