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Bangladesh: Nature's wrath left 3 lakh children in jeopardy
Nov 27 2007, Anindita

Cyclone Sidr, believed to be a Category 3 or 4 storm, hit the coastal areas of Bangladesh on 15 November 2007. In spite of evacuating thousands of people, many continue to be deeply affected, especially the children, being 3 lakh in number.

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