Cyclonic storm Sitrang
Mirsharai dredger capsize: 3 more bodies recovered
Bodies of three other workers, who were missing since October 24 in the Bay of Bengal in Chattogram’s Mirsharai area, were recovered from the sunken dredger this morning (October 27, 2022).
Mirsharai dredger capsize: 4 victims buried in Patuakhali
The bodies of four workers, who died after a dredger capsized in the Bay of Bengal in Chattogram’s Mirsharai area during cyclonic storm Sitrang, were buried in Patuakhali this morning (October 27, 2022).
Cyclone Sitrang: Barishal sees highest 324mm rainfall
Barishal witnessed the highest 324 millimeters (mm) rain due to cyclonic storm Sitrang in the last 24 hours till 6am today (October 25, 2022).
How cyclones are formed: explained
Cyclone Sitrang formed over the east-central Bay of Bengal late at night on October 23, 2022. This is the first big storm that has developed in the Bay of Bengal in the month of October since 2018. As of October 25, the cyclone killed 11 in 7 districts, but has since last night, weakened. How do cyclones form and what are they? If you are wondering, here's what to know:
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.
Blows to Aman: First drought, now cyclone
Cyclone Sitrang, which hit the coastal districts early today, is likely to cause damage to the standing Aman paddy.
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.
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.
Cyclone “Sitrang” may hit coastal areas with 3-5ft high tidal surges
The cyclone will hit 730 kilometre-long coastal areas in 19 districts of the country with three to five feet high tidal surges, State Minister for Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief Enamur Rahman has said.