Cyclone Amphan, which barrelled through Odisha and West Bengal on 20 May, has killed 21 people.

The news reports confirm that more than 70 people have been killed by Cyclone Amphan.

The news reports confirm that more than 70 people have been killed by Cyclone Amphan.A press release by the Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre stated that the Super Cyclonic Storm ‘AMPHAN’ hit over West Bengal and Odisha coasts on 20 May 2020. Reports said that the cyclonic storm made widespread damage to coastal areas in both Odisha and West Bengala and claimed at least 70 deaths to date.

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