Friday, November 16, 2007

Cyclone kills hundreds in Bangladesh


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Not only were hundreds killed but one thousand and one hundred. A huge cyclone hit the coast of Bangladesh with wind speeds of 150 mph. It is hard for them to have contact with others because power and phone lines are down in most areas. The women in the picture is crying because her hut was destroyed. Hundreds of other huts have also been destroyed. Many people have no place to go. As relief workers were struggling to supply food several had to wait hours for some rice and a dry biscuit. The relief workers were also struggling to supply help to those in need. "Downpours and staggering winds also spawned a water surge four feet high that swept through low-lying areas and some offshore islands, leaving them under water, said Nahid Sultana, an official of the Ministry of Food and Disaster Management."

This is a great devastation for Bangladesh has a big population. The more people to kill for natural disasters. Many have been hit so hard emotionally for many reasons like the loss of a loved one, the loss of their home, even the loss of their hope. My only wish is that those who survived regain their spirits and look to better things.

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