Cyclone Remal: ‘Never saw water level this high’

Cyclone Remal battered Pirojpur district, leaving a trail of destruction. It inundated villages, uprooted trees, and damaged houses, stranding thousands. The storm washed away croplands, fish farms, and disrupted utilities. Locals described unprecedented high water levels, with most houses flooded. At least 13 people died, over 35,000 homes were destroyed, and 37 lakh people were severely affected across 19 districts. Photo: Habibur Rahman