Weakened storm Mahasen rides out from Bangladesh

A tropical Mahasen storm that officials had feared would cause widespread devastation in Bangladesh and Burma lost power quickly as it moved inland.

More than a million people had been told to evacuate from coastal areas as Cyclone Mahasen approached.
Posted by Unknown 5/17/2013

Cyclone Mahasen hits Bangladesh

Thousands have moved to shelters in Bangladesh

Cyclone Mahasen has begun crossing Bangladesh's southern coast, as people packed into evacuation shelters.

The storm hit Patuakhali district on Thursday with winds of up to 100 kph (60 mph), and was heading for the ports of Chittagong and Cox's Bazar.

One person has been reported dead, Bangladeshi officials say.
Posted by Unknown 5/16/2013

Boat sinks off west Burma with a group of Muslims

evacuating people ahead of Cyclone Mahasen

A boat carrying Rohingya Muslims has sunk off western Burma, aid agencies say.

The boat, said to be carrying up to 200 passengers, was evacuating people ahead of Cyclone Mahasen, which is expected to hit the area later in the week.

Posted by Unknown 5/14/2013