Deadly cyclone batters eastern India, 1.5 million seek shelter

Digha, India (AFP) May 26, 2021

At least two people died Wednesday as howling winds and huge waves slammed eastern India in the Covid-stricken country's second cyclone in as many weeks. Cyclones happen regularly in the northern Indian Ocean but many scientists say they are becoming both more frequent and severe as climate change warms the sea. Last week, Cyclone Tauktae claimed at least 155 lives including dozens of oi