Cyclone Amphan is expected to hit India and Bangladesh this Wednesday around 6pm local time and could affect millions of people. Humanity & Inclusion stands ready to help the most vulnerable.
HI team ready to launch emergency response | © Cyclocane
Cyclone Amphan, the strongest cyclone seen in the Bay of Bengal in two decades, is expected to make landfall in India and Bangladesh around 6pm local time, with winds of up to 185 kmph, and potential tidal waves as high as five metres.
Two million people have been evacuated by the authorities. Some 33.5 million people could be affected by strong winds and torrential rainfall. The Indian and Bangladeshi authorities have warned of extensive damage.
Humanity & Inclusion (HI) works in India and Bangladesh and is following developments closely. The organisation may implement an emergency response, depending on the aftermath of the cyclone.
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