Cyclone Sitrang 2022
Why are Sitrang’s victims still waiting for relief and rehabilitation?
Government help must be both quick and sustainable
COP27 must commit to loss and damage finance
Even after 31 years of advocacy, lobbying and dialogues, no dedicated finance has yet been delivered under the UNFCCC.
How to ensure improved resilience to tropical cyclones
Proper preparations and mitigating actions can improve resilience to tropical cyclones
Farmers need better protection against crop losses
Cyclone Sitrang damaged vast stretches of cropland that may take months to recover from
Agriculture insurance still elusive
Cyclone Sitrang is over and the weather is forecast to be sunny today. But for thousands of people in Bangladesh, including farmers, it is rather gloomy.
In photos: Cyclone Sitrang leaves a trail of destruction
Cyclone Sitrang left a trail of destruction as it swept through the country on Monday night (October 24, 2022).
Cyclone Sitrang damages Aman crops, fish farms
Cyclone Sitrang has affected 33,000 hectares of transplanted Aman paddy crop and washed away fish and shrimps mainly in the southern coastal districts, officials said yesterday.
Fallout from cyclone Sitrang: Bangladesh has a lot to recover from
We would like to remind the authorities, different aid groups, and people in general, that the biggest challenges are still ahead of us.
Cyclone Sitrang: 80 lakh subscribers still out of power
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today (October 25, 2022) said around 80 lakh subscribers are still out of power across the country since cyclone Sitrang damaged infrastructures.
Cyclone Sitrang: Death toll now 11 as two more die in Pabna
At least 11 people have died in seven districts of the country due to the impact of Cyclone Sitrang yesterday (October 24, 2022).
Sun shines in Khulna, "no major damage" to Aman paddy, fishes
Khulna region has been sunny since morning (October 25, 2022) with occasional clouds in the sky. However, many roads are still under water due to yesterday's heavy rain brought on by Cyclone Sitrang.
Dengue outbreak: Cyclone may prolong the sufferings
The surge in dengue cases in the country could continue longer than expected because of the rain.
Cyclone Sitrang now weak depression, on way to Meghalaya: Met office
Cyclone Sitrang has turned into a depression weakening further while heading towards India's Meghalaya-Tripura through Brahmanbaria-Sylhet region.
Sitrang loses strength, no longer a ‘severe cyclonic storm’: Met office
Cyclone Sitrang lost some of its strength as it roared towards the coasts of Bangladesh and it can no longer be described as a ‘severe cyclonic storm’, says Bangladesh Met office.
Vehicular movement halted for 3hrs as trees fall on Dhaka-Ctg highway
Vehicular movement on Dhaka-Chattogram highway was halted for three hours tonight (October 25, 2022) as trees collapsed at Daudkandi and Bhaberchar area due to the squally weather caused by Cyclone Sitrang.
Nijhum Dwip inundated: 6,000 deer in danger
Nijhum Dwip union of Noakhali's Hatiya Upazila has been submerged in tidal surges and heavy rain caused by the influence of cyclone Sitrang.
Cyclone Sitrang: All edu institutions in 3 divisions declared closed
All educational institutions in Chattogram, Barishal and Khulna divisions-- have been declared closed due to Cyclone Sitrang.
Cyclone Sitrang lashes Bangladesh
Coastal districts along with capital Dhaka have been experiencing torrential rains owing to the effects of Cyclone Sitrang.
Cyclone Sitrang: Military to evacuate people from remote areas
State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Enamur Rahman has said that the army, navy and the Coast Guard members will evacuate people from hard-to-reach areas as cyclone Sitrang is heading towards Bangladesh.
