Cyclone Bulbul has ripped through coastal areas of Bangladesh and India, killing at least 20 people while more than two million others were forced to spend their night in storm shelters.
The storm packed winds of up to 120km/h, injuring dozens and destroying thousands of homes.
Five of those who lost their lives in Bangladesh were hit by falling trees.
Officials say that further casualties were avoided because people were evacuated on time.
Authorities say the storm is now weakening.
The five victims hit by trees in Bangladesh included a 52-year old woman who died when a tree dropped onto her house.
A 60-year-old fisherman also lost his life after ignoring evacuation warnings.
Services at many sea ports and airports in the region were also suspended, including the busy Kolkata airport.
Bangladesh’s two biggest ports, Mongla and Chittagong, were closed and flights into Chittagong airport were stopped.
Bangladesh’s low-lying coast is often hit by deadly cyclones, but the country has successfully reduced the number of casualties in recent years.
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