According to authorities and press sources, a tropical cyclone that hit Bangladesh has killed at least 13 people throughout the delta country.
On Monday, officials had to evacuate tens of thousands of people to cyclone shelters as Tropical Storm Sitrang developed in the Bay of Bengal before moving north toward Bangladesh's extensive coast. All day long, Bangladesh was hammered by heavy rains, which caused widespread flooding in the coastal districts of southern and southwestern Bangladesh.
Tuesday afternoon, the storm's winds dropped to a maximum sustained speed of 65 kilometers per hour (40 miles per hour) with wind gusts of up to 85 kph (53 mph). The capital's meteorological service reported Monday night gusts of up to 88 kph (55 mph) but said the threat had gone Tuesday.
A couple and their 4-year-old daughter perished after a tree fell on their home late Monday night, according to Raihan Mehbub, a government official in Cumilla district. According to the official, they were dozing off when they passed away.
Somoy TV, located in Dhaka, claimed that at least ten additional people perished in various situations around the nation. According to local media, the majority of fatalities were caused by fallen trees, while other causes included collapsed buildings and drowning.
On Monday, the government urged fishing boats to return from the deep sea and remain moored in the Bay of Bengal. It also ordered the closure of three airports and the suspension of all river transport operations nationwide.
More than 160 million people live in Bangladesh, a delta country that is vulnerable to cyclones and floods.
On Monday, officials had to evacuate tens of thousands of people to cyclone shelters as Tropical Storm Sitrang developed in the Bay of Bengal before moving north toward Bangladesh's extensive coast. All day long, Bangladesh was hammered by heavy rains, which caused widespread flooding in the coastal districts of southern and southwestern Bangladesh.
Tuesday afternoon, the storm's winds dropped to a maximum sustained speed of 65 kilometers per hour (40 miles per hour) with wind gusts of up to 85 kph (53 mph). The capital's meteorological service reported Monday night gusts of up to 88 kph (55 mph) but said the threat had gone Tuesday.
A couple and their 4-year-old daughter perished after a tree fell on their home late Monday night, according to Raihan Mehbub, a government official in Cumilla district. According to the official, they were dozing off when they passed away.
Somoy TV, located in Dhaka, claimed that at least ten additional people perished in various situations around the nation. According to local media, the majority of fatalities were caused by fallen trees, while other causes included collapsed buildings and drowning.
On Monday, the government urged fishing boats to return from the deep sea and remain moored in the Bay of Bengal. It also ordered the closure of three airports and the suspension of all river transport operations nationwide.
More than 160 million people live in Bangladesh, a delta country that is vulnerable to cyclones and floods.
