Cyclone Bhola struck Bangladesh and West Bengal in 1970. With a death toll of three to five lakhs, it is considered one of India's deadliest cyclones and across the world. The Hooghly River ...

In view of the cyclone ... millions were left without power for over 12 hours. The cyclone heavily affected areas such as Barisal, Bhola, Patuakhali, Satkhira, and Chattogram.