Cyclone Remal Devastates Bangladesh, 10 Killed, Over 30,000 Homes Destroyed

Fierce gales and crashing waves battered the coast as Cyclone Remal made landfall on Sunday night.

The death count from a cyclone that smashed into low-lying areas of Bangladesh has risen to at least 10 people, with more than 30,000 homes destroyed and tens of thousands more damaged, top local officials said Monday. 

"They mostly died after they were crushed under fallen houses or collapsed walls," said Showkat Ali, government administrator of Barisal district, where seven people died.

Three others died in neighbouring districts, some by drowning.

Fierce gales and crashing waves battered the coast as Cyclone Remal made landfall on Sunday night.