Cyclone Sitrang in Bangladesh

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).

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.

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.

Cyclone Sitrang: Opening of 50 industrial units at economic zones postponed

The inaugural programme of 50 industrial units at economic zones across the country has been postponed for the inclement weather due to the Cyclone Sitrang.

October 24, 2022
October 24, 2022

In photos: Cyclone Sitrang unleashed

Coastal districts, capital Dhaka and most parts of Bangladesh have been experiencing torrential rains owing to the effects of Cyclone Sitrang.

October 24, 2022
October 24, 2022

Cyclone Sitrang: Power Division to open control rooms

Power Division has asked all it's subordinate bodies -- in power transmission and distribution segments -- to open control rooms in their respective offices as Cyclone Sitrang approaches.

October 24, 2022
October 24, 2022

Cyclone Sitrang: PM directs officials to act fast

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is monitoring developments centering cyclone Sitrang round the clock and giving necessary instructions to the government officials to minimize possible loss of lives and properties.

October 24, 2022
October 24, 2022

Cyclone Sitrang: Most part of Patuakhali out of power

Most of the areas of Patuakhali district have been facing power outage since last night (October 23, 2022) due to heavy rain and stormy wind ahead of cyclone Sitrang.

October 24, 2022
October 24, 2022

Cyclone Sitrang: Loading, unloading suspended at Ctg port

All the vessels anchored at the jetties and the outer anchorage of Chattogram port are being sent to the deeper sea by this afternoon (October 24, 2022) as safety measure ahead of approaching cyclone Sitrang.

October 24, 2022
October 24, 2022

Heavy rains in Khulna under influence of cyclone 'Sitrang'

Under the influence of cyclone 'Sitrang', Khulna and its adjoining districts have been experiencing heavy rainfall. 

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