Deadly Bangladesh cyclone formed quickly, lasted longer due to climate change

“IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE” Rahman said the cyclone triggered massive rains, with some cities receiving at least 200mm. Storm surges breached multiple embankments, meaning seawater flooded into farmland, damaged freshwater fish farms common along the coast, or corrupted drinking water. Bangladesh’s state minister for disaster Mohibbur Rahman said 3.75 million people had been affected by … Read more

Cyclone wreaks havoc in West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri: CM Mamata Banerjee meets affected people; five dead, over 170 injured – The Economic Times Video

Jalpaiguri (WB): Cyclone wreaked havoc in parts of WB’s Jalpaiguri as rain and hailstorms hit area causing major damage to life and property. As many as five people have lost their lives over 100 got injured as weather’s wrath on March 31. Cyclone wreaked havoc in parts of WB’s Jalpaiguri as rain and hailstorms hit … Read more

South African Airways cancels flights to Indian Ocean island

South African Airways has announced the cancellation of its flights to Mauritius due to adverse weather conditions. MAURITIUS Mauritius is currently being hit by a cyclone, making flying into and out of the island unsafe. Earlier this week Mauritius’ meteorologists noticed the formation of a tropical depression. This has now developed into a cyclone. CYCLONE … Read more