Cyclone Amphan makes landfall in India and Bangladesh | DW News

Cyclone Amphan has hit north-eastern India and Bangladesh, where millions are hunkering down in emergency shelters. The massive storm is packing dangerous hurricane-force winds - and authorities say it could trigger devastating floods along the low-lying coast. Authorities are also worried about the spread of the coronavirus in cyclone shelters, where they say social distancing is impossible.
The storm first touched down in the Indian state of West Bengal. The coastline there and neighboring Bangladesh are bearing the brunt of the cyclone. With wind gusts of up to 190 kilometers per hour, the storm is the strongest to hit the area in over a decade. The flood-prone region is densely populated, with many vulnerable communities. Over two-and-a-half million people have been evacuated from low-lying areas and are being housed in shelters. The coronavirus pandemic has further complicated matters.
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