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Bangladesh: Storm Surge: 2008/09/17
| Period | 2008/09/17 |
|---|---|
| Country or District | Bangladesh |
| Event Type | Storm Surge |
| Outline | Two children drowned, about 400 fishermen were missing after storm-whipped waves from the Bay of Bengal swept Bangladesh's vast coastline, officials said on 17 September. |
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| Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
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Reuters AlertNet 2008/09/17
Tidal surges hit Bangladesh, hundreds missing. Sea water flooded at least three towns - Patuakhali, Jhalakathi and part of Cox\'s Bazar - forcing many residents to flee.