Cyclone 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).
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.
70% power restored in coastal areas: Nasrul Hamid
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today (October 25, 2022) said 70 percent power supply of the coastal areas, affected by Cyclone Sitrang was restored this evening and 100 percent will be restored within tomorrow (October 26, 2022) noon.
Dredger sinks in Bay: One dead body recovered
Body of one of the eight workers who went missing since Monday night (October 24, 2022) in the Sandwip channel of the Bay of Bengal has been recovered, while the seven others remain missing and are feared dead.
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: 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).
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.
DAE advises farmers to harvest Aman crop with 80% maturity
The Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) has advised farmers to harvest Aman paddy instantly if the maturity of the grain is 80 per cent in order to avoid damage by the cyclone Sitrang.
National University postpones tomorrow’s exams
National University has postponed all its examinations, scheduled for tomorrow (October 25, 2022) due to cyclone Sitrang.
4 websites to track SuperStorm Sitrang LIVE
We have brought you a list of websites to help you track the updates of the storm in real time.
Ctg, Cox's Bazar, Barishal airports to remain shut for 21hrs
Chattogram, Cox's Bazar and Barishal airports will remain closed for 21 hours -- from 3pm today to 12pm tomorrow -- due to the inclement weather due to the cyclone Sitrang.
Cyclone Sitrang: What to know?
Cyclone Sitrang formed over the east-central Bay of Bengal late night yesterday (October 23, 2022). This is the first big storm that has developed in the Bay of Bengal in the month of October since 2018. It may cross the Bangladeshi coast by early tomorrow (October 25, 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.
Inland water vessel services suspended due to rough weather
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has suspended the operations of vessels on all waterways across the country due to inclement weather caused by 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.