Cyclonic Storm Sitrang Updates
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).
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.
Cyclone Sitrang disrupts internet and mobile network
Digital communications in the country are likely to be greatly impacted as the cyclone Sitrang approaches and is expected to hit the coastal areas by nightfall on Monday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cyclone Sitrang to cross Barishal, Ctg by tomorrow
Cyclone Sitrang, currently located around 495 kilometre South-Southwest of Payra port and advancing towards the coast at a speed of 15 km, will cross between Barishal and Chattogram near Khepupara by tomorrow (October 25, 2022) morning, the met office said.