Tag: Bengal cyclone

Kolkata, May 21 : A day after severe cyclone Amphan wrecked havoc in several West Bengal districts, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said the storm left at least 72 people dead and many homeless besides snapping electricity, internet connection and other communication tools in large parts of the state. Addressing a press conference at the state secretariat Nabanna, Banerjee said: "The total number of deaths due to cyclone Amphan stands at 72 -- 57 in the districts and 15 in Kolkata. The loss is really huge. It''s worse than...