The cyclone in Bangladesh

When a storm revolves violently round a centre, it is termed as cyclone. It moves at a very high speed ranging from forty to one hundred or more kilometers per hour. A cyclone varies in diametere from eighty to one hundred or more kilometers. During the last few years several devastating cyclones swept over Bangladesh and caused immense harm to the people. This extreme weather condition is a curse, especially, to the inhabitants of the coastal regions of Bangladesh.

A cyclone may occur any time and at any place. The violent types of cyclone usually hit the tropics. The cyclone in Bangladesh generally originates from the Bay of Bengal and blows towards the land. It is ofen accompanied by thunders and heavy showers. Before a cyclone commences, unbearable heat is felt for a few days. Then suddenly one day the sky becomes terribly dark with clouds and strong winds begin to blow with flashes of lightning and the rumbling of thunders. Thus a terrible situation is created that lasts for a few hours. It causes a great havoc. A lot of people and other animals die. Dwelling houses are blown away. The tidal bore and the heavy showers wash away the stores of food-stuff and leave the marks of terrible damage. The cyclone is usually followed by scarcity of food and outbreak of various diseases such as cholera, dysentery, diarrhea, fever etc. which spread all over the affected areas.

However, the great loss caused by cyclones can be reduced to a substantial extent. Using modern technologies of weather forecast, prior warning can be given to the people who are likely to be affected by the cyclone. These people and their domestic animals can be shifted to the cyclone shelters. Moreover, a quick relief, medical treatment and essential medicines should be made available to the affected people just after a terrible cyclone.