The Sundarbans has shielded Bangladesh from the ferocity of the cyclone which weakened to a “severe” storm from “very severe” after crossing the largest mangrove forest in the world. "Sundarbans prevented possible damage from the cyclonic storm Bulbul. "The storm entered Bangladesh through the Sundarbans and then hit Khulna. It would have been worse if the cyclone came in without the resistance," Bangladesh Meteorological Department Director Shamsuddin Ahmed said. Khulna Forest Conservator Moyeen Uddin Khan said they hoped Cyclone Bulbul has not caused much damage to the Sundarbans.

Source: bd News24 November 10, 2019 15:51 UTC