Bangladesh: Severe Local Storm: 2002/11/13
GLIDE: ST-2002-000702-BGD
| Period | 2002/11/13 |
|---|---|
| Country or District | Bangladesh |
| Event Type | Severe Local Storm |
| Outline | Bangladeshi rescuers pulled seven fishermen from the sea on Wednesday after four boats were sunk in a storm in the Bay of Bengal but 44 of their crew mates were missing and feared drowned. |
| Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
| OCHA Situation Report 2002/11/15 | ||
| Dead 49 people Missing 111 people |
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Report/Articles
OCHA Situation Report 2002/11/15
49 fishermen had died and 111 were still missing after a deadly cyclone lashed coastal waters. .
Bangkok Post 2002/11/15
At least 59 people were confirmed dead while about 600 _ some 200 in Bangladesh and 400 in India _ were missing
ABC Online, Australia 2002/11/15
49 fishermen dead after cyclone hits Bay of Bengal
CNN news 2002/11/13
Bangladeshi fishermen missing in storm
BBC news 2002/11/14
About 200 people on small boats.
CNN News 2002/11/14
Five fishermen are confirmed dead and 150 are missing after a fierce tropical storm struck seas off Bangladesh.
Reuters AlertNet 2002/11/13
Dozens of Bangladeshi fishermen missing in storm