Children in Bangladesh need urgent help after surviving the worst cyclone to hit the country in the past decade. Save the Children has launched an emergency appeal to help families rebuild their lives after their homes and crops were destroyed by Cyclone Sidr.

The cyclone which struck on Thursday with an immense force, has severely affected hundreds of thousands of people. At least 3,000 people have been killed, well over 50,000 homes have been destroyed leaving hundreds of thousands of people homeless.

The impact is devastating and children, as always, are the worst affected.

This photo essay reflects the destruction and urgency of the situation. Your help is needed now.