Bangladesh has begun efforts to move nearly 2.2 people to storm shelters to avoid casualties as Cyclone Amphan bears down on the coastline, according to bdnews24.com.
People threatened by the cyclone in the coastal districts will be evacuated to safety by 8 pm Tuesday, said State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Enamur Rahman.
Storm alerts will be raised to the maximum level at 6 am Wednesday, he said.