33 B'deshis rescued as Cyclone Mora kills 9

The Indian Navy has rescued 33 people from choppy seas off Bangladesh which was on Wednesday assessing the extent of loss as Cyclone Mora killed at least nine persons and rendered over 50,000 families homeless besides causing widespread damage in coastal regions.

Indian Navy ship Sumitra rescued 33 people who were found adrift in the Bay of Bengal, about 160 kms from Chittagong. The Navy has also deployed P-81 aircraft as part of its rescue operation in the country. Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba said another ship —INS Gharial— has sailed to Bangladesh with relief materials. Medical and diving teams along with additional rubberised boats and diving equipment were also sent onboard the ship.