Cyclone Bulbul wreaks havoc in West Bengal, Bangladesh

At least 13 people were killed as Cyclone Bulbul lashed coastal West Bengal in India and Bangladesh on Sunday. (Express Photo: Partha Paul)

Around seven people were killed in West Bengal as the storm made landfall around midnight on Saturday, officials said. (Express Photo: Partha Paul)

Cyclone Bulbul made its way to neighbouring Bangladesh after making landfall in Bengal. Six people were killed and 30 injured. (Express Photo: Partha Paul)

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the very severe cyclonic storm weakened into severe cyclonic storm before it made landfall close to Sundarban Dhanchi forest. (Express Photo: Partha Paul)

On Sunday afternoon, Bulbul weakened into a “deep depression” and lay over coastal Bangladesh and is likely to move east-northeastwards during the next 9 hours, IMD said.(Express Photo: Partha Paul)

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is working along with Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) to clear road blockades caused by fallen trees and branches. (Express Photo: Partha Paul)

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar hailed the “directional” efforts of the state government and other central agencies to minimise the impact of cyclone Bulbul. (Express Photo: Partha Paul)

Destruction caused due the cyclone Bulbul in Sagar island and adjecent areas in South 24 parganas district of West Bengal. (Express Photo: Partha Paul)

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee postponed her visit to North Bengal and said she would conduct an aerial survey of the cyclone-affected areas around Namkhana and Bakkhali in South 24 Parganas. (Express Photo: Partha Paul)