A cyclone has flooded coastal villages and left hundreds of thousands of people without power in southern Bangladesh. Nearly 800,000 residents had evacuated ahead of Cyclone Remal. TV stations reported the storm surge damaged and washed away flood protection embankments, causing flooding in dozens of villages. Forecasters said Remal was moving fast and will weaken by noon. Local media reported seven deaths. In India's West Bengal state, high winds uprooted trees. Indian forecasters had said Remal could have winds up to 75 mph. A 3-foot storm surge and moderate to heavy rainfall also were forecast. Airports and schools in the area were closed Monday and seaports suspended operations.
