Powerful storm hits southern Bangladesh by Darren Bett
A powerful storm has swept through southern Bangladesh, lashing parts of the country with heavy rain and strong winds. The storm originated in the Bay of Bengal over the weekend and began to track northwards on Monday before making landfall later that night. A number of southern districts were inundated by the rain, with nearly 225mm (9 inches) falling overnight in Chittagong Port City.
Many streets and roads were flooded by the water, with officials having to close a number of schools and offices across a number of districts. The rains caused a mudslide just outside the city killing a number of people, while in the Bay of Bengal more than 100 fishermen are still reported missing.
Despite the rains easing over the past day, the worst may not yet be over, with forecasters at the Met Office expecting the onset of more unsettled weather and further heavy showers.
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