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Authorities in India and Bangladesh have ordered the evacuation of nearly half a million people as Cyclone Bulbul makes its way over the Bay of Bengal.
Axar.az reports citing foreign media.
The storm has begun making landfall near Sagar Island in Indian West Bengal, and is expected to unleash surges as high as 7ft (two metres).
Two people have already been killed by the cyclone, local media report.
Along with evacuations, there have also been a number of sea ports and airports closed in the region.
Forecasters expect the storm to move north and weaken gradually.
Date
2019.11.10 / 10:32
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Author
Axar.az
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