Since then, cyclones like Sidr, Aila, Roanu, Bulbul, Yaas, Sitrang, Hamoon have struck #Bangladesh.
Yet, coastal regions remain vulnerable. When will protection come? When will Bangladesh receive #climatejustice? How many more lives must be lost before real protection comes? 4/4
On April 29, 1991, one of the deadliest cyclones in history struck Bangladesh. Nearly 150,000 people lost their lives. For coastal communities in Chattogram and Coxâs Bazar, this day remains a haunting memory. 1/4
#BangladeshCyclone1991#BangladeshAlreadySuffering
And damages reached around $1.7 billion (1991 value). Millions were left homeless. In response, the U.S. and other countries launched Operation Sea Angelâone of the largest military relief efforts in history. 3/4
#PayUpForLossAndDamage