Cyclone Mora hits Bangladesh coast, threatens to flood India, Myanmar

Cyclone Mora hits the eastern coast of Bangladesh early on Tuesday, the meteorological department said. After this landfall, the storm is expected to hit the northeastern part of India and Myanmar which will cause damage to the lives and property. This topography along with a high population density has resulted in eight of the top 10 deadliest cyclones in recorded history which originated in the Bay of Bengal.

Around millions of people were on Monday evacuated before a powerful cyclone made landfall in the main port city of Chittagong on Tuesday early morning. Schools and government offices are being used to shelter people, and residents of hilly areas are also being urged to evacuate.

Earlier on Monday, Bangladesh had issued the great danger alert over Cyclone "Mora" that is heading towards its coastlines. Also, all fishing boats and trawlers have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice. They are also advised not to venture into the deep sea.

India warned of heavy rain in the northeastern states of Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday. The National Disaster Management Authority has advised fishermen along & off West Bengal coast not to venture into sea during next 12 hours.

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