New Delhi: Cyclone Phailin is expected to cause extensive damage in eastern India, with a storm surge that will flood low-lying areas and heavy rains and strong winds that will last for hours. Here are
November 1970: A cyclone hit Bangladesh. It had winds of 224 kph and a storm surge between 6 and 10 meters. More than 300,000 people died, according to the Bangladesh disaster management and relief website.
