In photos: Bracing for Fani
Indian people look out towards the sea from a closed beach in Puri in the eastern Indian state of Odisha on May 2, 2019, as cyclone Fani approaches the Indian coastline. Nearly 800,000 people in eastern India have been evacuated ahead of a major cyclone packing winds gusting up to 200 kilometres (125 miles) per hour and torrential rains, officials said on May 2. Photo: AFP / Dibyangshu SARKAR
The very severe cyclonic storm Fani is about to reach Bangladesh through Khulna region and its approach is already being felt from capital Dhaka.
Five people have died in lightning strikes during storms in Kishoreganj and Bagerhat.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. In India, Two people died today after Cyclone Fani slammed into the eastern part of the country, officials said, as the storm sent coconut trees flying, blew away food stands and cut off power and water.
Heavy wind is blowing in Galachipa upazila of Patuakhali on May 3, 2019. Photo: Star/ Sohrab Hossain
Farmers trying to save their harvest from the approaching cyclone Fani in Bagerhat on May 3, 2019. Photo: Star/ Partha Chakrabortty
A road is inundated in Dacope upazila of Khulna following the impact of cyclone Fani, which is likely to hit Khulna and adjoining southwestern part of Bangladesh by midnight on May 3, 2019. Photo: Star/ Anisur Rahman Star
The photo is taken from Patenga sea beach of Chattogram on Friday, May 3, 2019. Photo: Rajib Raihan/Star
The photo is taken from Patenga sea beach of Chattogram on Friday, May 3, 2019. Photo: Rajib Raihan/ Star
Many people in the coastal area of Khulna are seen on May 3, 2019, going to cyclone shelters. Photo: Star/ Anisur Rahman
People move through debris on a road after Cyclone Fani hit Puri, in the eastern state of Odisha, India, May 3, 2019. Photo: REUTERS/Stringer
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