Storm Kills 10, Hurts Dozens in Bangladesh
Date: 15-May-06
Country: BANGLADESH
They said the country experienced this year's heaviest rainfall on Friday, including about 50 mm (two inches) recorded in the capital Dhaka.
The deaths were reported from outside Dhaka -- in Gopalganj, Patuakhali and Jessore towns -- and were mostly caused by lightning during the 80 kph (50 mph) storm.
Strong winds flattened many homes, damaged crops and uprooted trees and electric poles, local officials said.
