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Cyclone Remal crossing coastal areas

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  26 May 2024, 21:39
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Severe cyclonic storm Remal has started crossing the coast of Bangladesh since 6 pm.

Shahnaz Sultana, a meteorologist at the Meteorological Department, said on Sunday evening ( May 26) that the main part of the cyclone has started crossing the coast of Bangladesh. It could be 9 to 10 p.m. to fully pass.

"After the main part, the back part will cross, " she said. Under its influence, strong winds, tidal surges, heavy to very heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds and flooding are likely to occur.

Shahnaz Sultana said the speed of the cyclone was 13 kilometers per hour in the afternoon, but after starting to cross the coast, it increased to about 17 kilometers.

Meanwhile, rain and gusty winds are blowing in different districts of the country under the influence of the cyclone. In the meantime, various coastal villages including the Sundarbans have been flooded by the rise of tidal water.

In Patharghata upazila of Barguna District, 15 villages have been flooded by tidal waters. Thousands of people are trapped in the water.

Executive engineer of Barguna Water Development Board, Md. Rakib confirmed the matter on Sunday (May 26). Rakib.

Locals said the water levels of theBishkhali and Baleshwari rivers are flowing 50 centimetres above the danger level due to the tidal pressure caused by the cyclone Remal and Purnima.

Residents of the coastal areas are worried as the water level does not recede even after the tide time has passed. Thousands of people in these areas have been in extreme distress due to water entering their homes.

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