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Cyclone Remal Devastates Bangladesh and India, Leaving Over 75 Dead

The rapidly forming, long-lasting storm highlights the increasing severity of climate change impacts on the region.

  • Cyclone Remal affected 3.75 million people and destroyed over 35,000 homes in Bangladesh.
  • The storm caused significant flooding, landslides, and power outages, impacting millions.
  • In India, the cyclone resulted in more than 60 fatalities, with the worst-hit area being Mizoram state.
  • The Sundarbans mangrove forest helped mitigate some of the storm's impact, but it also suffered extensive damage.
  • Calls for better storm defenses and climate action are growing as extreme weather events become more frequent.
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