ADVERTISEMENTREMOVE AD

In Pics: Cyclone Amphan Wreaks Havoc in Bengal, Parts of Odisha

Over five lakh people had been placed in shelters in West Bengal and over one lakh in Odisha.

Updated
India
3 min read
story-hero-img
i
Aa
Aa
Small
Aa
Medium
Aa
Large
Hindi Female

One of the worst storms over the Bay of Bengal in years, Cyclone Amphan has left a trail of destruction in West Bengal and Odisha, destroying thousands of houses, damaging buildings, uprooting trees, electricity poles on Wednesday, 20 May.

While the cyclone’s effect was relatively less in Odisha, it has left at least 10 people dead in Bengal. Over five lakh people had been placed in shelters in West Bengal and over one lakh in Odisha.

Addresing the media, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, “We are not getting proper reports as the connections have been completely cut off due to the storm. But the total losses are likely to amount to thousands of crores. It will take at least 3-4 days to do an initial assessment of the losses. Many bridges and kutcha houses have been completely ravaged.”

Here’s a look at what Bengal, Odisha looked like after the cyclone ripped through the cities.

ADVERTISEMENTREMOVE AD

(At The Quint, we are answerable only to our audience. Play an active role in shaping our journalism by becoming a member. Because the truth is worth it.)

0

Read Latest News and Breaking News at The Quint, browse for more from news and india

Topics:  West Bengal   odisha   Cyclone Amphan 

Published: 
Speaking truth to power requires allies like you.
Become a Member
3 months
12 months
12 months
Check Member Benefits
Read More
×
×