Swaralipi Dasgupta

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Southern Bengal devastated by cyclone Amphan, 80 reported dead

India
The southern part of Bengal has been devastated by the horrendous cyclone Amphan. At least 72 people have lost their lives, due to this severe cyclone. The city Kolkata has not experienced such a strong storm in the last five decades. Reports say that this is the worst cyclone since 1737. The impact of Amphan has already exceeded the damages by made cyclone Aila in 2009.