Dhaka May 14, 2024, 11:47 pm
There may be one to two depressions in the Bay this month, of which one may turn into a cyclone
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Although most of the casualties happened because of falling of trees, the highest casualty from a single incident happened in Mirsarai, Chattogram, when eight workers died in a boat capsize
Most of the casualties happened because of falling of trees since Monday morning as Bangladesh experienced moderate to heavy rains throughout the day
Sitrang did not turn into a severe cyclone and crossed the coastal area very quickly
Seaports advised to lower danger signal
The Prime Minister is giving various directives to different ministries, directorates and other government offices round the clock
the district administration in an emergency meeting on Monday afternoon has taken up brisk preparations comprising all public utility departments and relevant agencies to cope with any eventuality of the cyclonic storm Sitran
People, especially office and school goers, struggled to reach their destinations amid the rain due to lack of public transport
It is likely to intensify further, move in a north-northwesterly direction and cross Barishal-Chittagong coast near Khepupara by Tuesday early morning
The deep depression is currently located 820 km North West of Mongla port and gathering energy
The cyclonic storm “Sitrang” will hit a 730 km area – from Cox’s Bazar to Satkhira districts – and the government has taken necessary steps to tackle the storm
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