“Super Cyclone” approaching India, etc. Concerned about the spread of corona infection May 20, 6:38
The strongest cyclone could approach India and Bangladesh and land on the afternoon of the 20th. Millions of people are being evacuated locally, and in addition to the damage caused by the storm, there is growing concern over the spread of new coronavirus infections at evacuation sites.
According to the Indian meteorological authorities, the cyclone "Ampan" that occurred in the Bay of Bengal off the eastern side of India has developed into the strongest "super cyclone."
The cyclone is still continuing northward, after which it may approach the coast of Bangladesh from eastern India, landing on the afternoon of the 20th, while weakening its power somewhat.
The maximum instantaneous wind speed near the center of the landing is expected to be around 50 meters, and due to the possibility of high tides, weather officials suffered damage comparable to a cyclone that caused about 10,000 casualties in eastern India in 1999. We are calling to be vigilant as they may come out.
In India and Bangladesh, millions of people have been evacuated in total, and in addition to the damage caused by the storm, a large number of residents gathered in shelters, and there is growing concern that the new coronavirus infection will spread. .