At least three people have been killed in the worst cyclone in decades in the United Kingdom. More than two lakh houses have been cut off from electricity. Numerous flights have been canceled. The country's army has launched a rescue operation to deal with the situation in Erie.
Hurricane Eunice struck the United Kingdom on Friday with a maximum wind speed of 122 mph. It is said to be the fastest storm in Britain since 1989. The maximum wind speed is 122 miles per hour. Numerous areas of the United Kingdom became landlocked. There were casualties.
Hundreds of flights have been canceled due to Hurricane Younis. At least 60 flights have been canceled at two London airports. Besides, train and ferry services have been stopped at various places. In Ireland alone, 55,000 homes have lost power. It is known that millions of people in South England and South Wales spend their days without electricity.
Millions of people across the UK have already been advised to stay indoors to escape Younis' clutches. In addition to the red alert due to Younis, the country's meteorological department has issued warnings in various areas.
The United Kingdom was hit by the second storm in a week. The country's army has already come forward to help the victims. Rescue operations are underway.
A Bangladeshi man has been stabbed to death by an African employee of his shop in the South African capital, Pretoria, his family has said. The incident took place on Saturday morning, Bangladesh time. It is alleged that the assailants looted cash and valuables from his house and shop after the incident.
The deceased was identified as Mohammad Hasan, 33, son of late Amin Ulya Darbesh of Gunhaji dealer's house in Jirtali union of Begumganj in Noakhali. Hasan was the fourth of 6 brothers and 2 sisters. Hasan's elder brother Mohammad Tipu was killed by terrorists in Africa six years ago.
Hasan's uncle Kamal Uddin told Prothom Alo that Mohammad Hasan had migrated to Africa about 15 years ago through his elder brother Tipu in search of livelihood. They had three brothers in Africa. Six years ago, Tipu was shot dead by terrorists in that country. Hasan and his younger brother Mohammad Helal Uddin then lived in the same town. Hassan started a business in Pretoria. He was supposed to come home next June. His family was also preparing for his wedding. On Saturday morning, Hasan's younger brother Helal called home and informed them about the murder of his elder brother Hasan.
Helal told them that Hassan hired a local (African) young man to work in the business. He will come home after a long time, so he keeps money and valuables in his house. After closing his business on Friday night and going to his backyard to eat, Hassan fell asleep with his African staff. At one point in the night, the employee stabbed Hasan to death in his sleep and he fled with the cash, domestic currency and goods. At that moment, people rushed to Hasan's rescue and rushed him to the local hospital where the doctor declared him dead.
Hasan's uncle Kamal Uddin said family members, including his elderly mother Jahanara Begum, were mourning the death of Hasan. Helal, a younger brother in Africa, is preparing to send the body home with the help of locals. They want the cooperation of the government in this case.
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