Dhaka [Bangladesh], May 22 (ANI): The severe cyclonic storm Amphan has claimed at least 20 lives, reported Dhaka Tribune. The government estimated that the damage from the cyclone is worth Tk 1,100.
The outlet citing State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Dr Md Enamur Rahman, reported that initial estimates by four ministries suggested that Cyclone Amphan had badly affected 26 districts, causing damage to the tune of Tk 1,100 crore.
“According to a primary estimation, based on inputs from the ministries of local government, agriculture, fisheries and livestock, and water resources, the losses add up to Tk 1,100 crore,” Rahman was quoted as saying. He further stated that a full estimate would be available only after a week.
As per a report in Dhaka Tribune, around one crore people in the south-western and north-western regions have been left without electricity as the storm disrupted the power supply system.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed the authorities to take prompt measures to provide money and relief materials to those affected by the cyclone and reconstruct their houses. PMO Secretary Md Tofazzel Hossain Miah said she has been monitoring the situation and giving necessary directives.
angladesh PM speaks to Mamata, enquires about damages caused by cyclone in West Bengal
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday talked to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and enquired about the damages caused by extremely severe cyclone Amphan. “The Prime Minister phoned the West Bengal Chief Minister at about 11:10 am and enquired about the damages caused by the cyclone in the state,” Dhaka Tribune quoted Bangladesh PM’s Press Secretary Ihsanul Karimas saying. Karim said that Hasina expressed sympathy to Chief Minister Banerjee over the loss of life and property due to the cyclone.
Cyclone Amphan made landfall on Wednesday along the coastline of India and Bangladesh leaving a trail of destruction in the region. Cyclone Amphan wreaked havoc in West Bengal and Odisha and caused the loss of lives and property.
At least 72 people have died in West Bengal. In Bangladesh, cyclone Amphan had badly affected 26 districts, causing damage to the tune of 1,100 crore Bangladesh Taka.
It has claimed lives of at least 20 people in Bangladesh, reported Dhaka Tribune. As per a report in Dhaka Tribune, around one crore people in the south-western and north-western regions have been left without electricity as the storm disrupted the power supply system.
Saddened to hear about Cyclone Amphan hitting coasts of India, Bangladesh: Afghan President
Stating that he was saddened to hear about cyclone Amphan hitting coastal regions in India and Bangladesh, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Friday expressed his ‘heartfelt condolences to the two friendly nations’. “Saddened to hear about Cyclone Amphan hitting the coastal regions of India and Bangladesh.
As the world grapples with the ongoing pandemic, this devastating storm worsens situation for communities in the affected areas. My heartfelt condolences to the two friendly nations,” Ghani tweeted. (ANI)
