Bangladesh Meteorological Department
5.5 magnitude earthquake jolts Dhaka, other districts
A moderate earthquake jolted Dhaka, Sylhet, Chattogram and some other parts of the country on Wednesday evening.
Land depression weakens over Sylhet, local cautionary signal 3 for ports
The Meteorological Department has stated that Cyclone Remal, which made landfall along the Bangladesh coast on Sunday (May 26), has transitioned into a low-pressure and is currently located in Sylhet and nearby regions. The cyclone is undergoing a weakening phase and is forecasted to gradually move northeastward, diminishing in strength along the way.
Maritime ports asked to lower cautionary signal
Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to lower cautionary signals as cyclonic storm Remal crossed the coastal areas.
Remal to cross over Dhaka on Monday afternoon
The centre of cyclone Remal, currently moving through the eastern part of Jashore, is likely to hit Dhaka around 3pm on Monday.
Remal causes coastal flooding, countrywide rainfall
It has been reported that the entire country, including Dhaka, will experience rain and gusty winds on Monday (May 27), due to the impact of Cyclone Remal.
Over 8 lakh people have been evacuated: State minister for disaster
The state minister also said, "It has been instructed to form teams so that officials from other areas can go to the affected areas and work after the landfall of the cyclone.”
Massive evacuation underway as sever cyclone 'Remal' approaches Bangladesh
The authorities has launched an intensified evacuation campaign to take all vulnerable people to safety as the met office asked Payra and Mongla ports to hoist great danger signal no ten while it issued nine for Cox's Bazar and Chattogram ports.
Flight operations halted at Ctg, Barishal Airports
Flight operations at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram and Barishal have been temporarily suspended, due to Cyclone Remal.
BMD discloses cyclone Remal's current location
The cyclonic storm Remal over northwest Bay and adjoining area moved northwards over the same area, according to a special bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
Cyclone Remal: Danger signal 7 at Payra, Mongla
The Meteorological Department reported that the deep depression over the East Central and West Central Bay of Bengal has intensified into a cyclone.
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