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Cyclone Amphan Live update

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Super Cyclone Amphan is advancing towards Bengal and Orissa at a terrifying speed. The meteorological department estimates that the speed could be comparable to the 1999 cyclone in Orissa. The central government has warned that the speed of Amphan may be more than 185 km. As a result, Kolkata, two 24 Parganas, two Midnapore, Howrah and Hooghli are likely to suffer heavy losses. The Chief Minister has forbidden to leave the house. The meteorological office forecast that a super cyclone could hit Digha and Hatiyar from Wednesday afternoon to evening. At that time the speed of the storm may be 185 kilometers per hour. Two 24 Parganas, Medinipur as well as Kolkata will be affected. Chance of heavy to very heavy rain in all districts of South Bengal. The Chief Minister of West Bengal said the government is ready in all respects to deal with Amphan. Shelter camps have been opened. National and state disaster response forces have been sent. Food and drinking water have been