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A severe cyclone, packing winds of 155 mph (250 kph), has struck Bangladesh, killing more than 1000 people and leaving tens of thousands homeless. The storm triggered 15 ft (5 m) high tidal surges that swept over 3 coastal towns and forced millions to evacuate. The death toll is expected to rise as search operations continue and the extent of the damage is more accurately assessed. Bangladesh is often subject to severe weather events; in 1970, the Bhola cyclone claimed up to 500,000 lives.