7 Killed As Cyclone “Sitrang” Wrecks Havoc In Bangladesh

Dhaka: Cyclone Sitrang struck Bangladesh’s low-lying, heavily populated districts Monday night, killing at least seven people, according to reports. The districts of Barguna, Narail, Sirajganj, and the island district of Bhola all reported deaths. Officials warned that as more casualties are reported from other districts, the death toll could rise.

“Sitrang” quickly turned into a deep depression after crossing Bangladesh, and as of Tuesday morning, it had weakened even further. Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura may experience widespread moderate to heavy rainfall on Tuesday due to the system, which is now moving towards northeastern areas of India.

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department issued a warning for squally winds on Tuesday morning along and off the coast of West Bengal, with gusts up to 60 kmph. By afternoon, these winds would gradually weaken to 30 to 40 kmph gusting to 50 kmph.

Deep Depression over Bangladesh (Remnant of Cyclonic Storm “SITRANG”) further weakened into a Depression and lay centered at 0530 hrs IST of over northeast Bangladesh and neighborhood about 90 km north-northeast of Agartala, and 100 km south-southwest of Shillong. pic.twitter.com/vCukmXmUFe

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) October 25, 2022

According to the IMD, Tuesday’s forenoon is predicted to see an improvement in the weather in the south Bengal regions. In West Bengal’s coastal districts of South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas, and East Midnapore, the cyclone generated moderate to heavy rain between 9.30 PM and 11.30 PM on Monday, dampening Diwali and Kali Puja celebrations.