‘Bulbul’ havoc in Bangladesh, over 2 million people relocated

Dhaka

In the early hours of Sunday, powerful cyclone ‘Bulbul’ has hit millions of people in Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s Junior Disaster Management Minister Enamur Rahman said that more than 18 lakh people were evacuated by Saturday evening. By Saturday morning, more than 5,000 shelters had been built. The cyclone caused winds at a speed of 120 kilometers per hour, while it is likely to weaken after crossing the coast. The cyclone hit the banks of Gangasagar and would pass through the ‘Khulna’ area which also includes the Sundarbans. According to the news of TV channel Independent, Bangladesh Navy and Coast Guard have been kept ready to deal with any emergency.